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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,534.56, 362,301.60 and 158,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,534.56, 362,301.60 and 158,409.12 is: 237,613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,534.56 : 362,301.60 = 158,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,534.56/362,301.60 = 158,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,534.56x = 362,301.60 × 158,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,534.56x = 57,391,877,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391,877,630.59/241,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,613.52

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