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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,529.60, 362,294.40 and 185,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,529.60, 362,294.40 and 185,477.60 is: 278,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,529.60 : 362,294.40 = 185,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,529.60/362,294.40 = 185,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,529.60x = 362,294.40 × 185,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,529.60x = 67,197,495,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,197,495,805.44/241,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,216.40

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