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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,529.10, 362,293.65 and 185,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,529.10, 362,293.65 and 185,477.10 is: 278,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,529.10 : 362,293.65 = 185,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,529.10/362,293.65 = 185,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,529.10x = 362,293.65 × 185,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,529.10x = 67,197,175,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,197,175,550.42/241,529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,215.65

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