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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,538.76, 360,681.66 and 197,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,538.76, 360,681.66 and 197,253.36 is: 294,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,538.76 : 360,681.66 = 197,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,538.76/360,681.66 = 197,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,538.76x = 360,681.66 × 197,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,538.76x = 71,145,669,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,145,669,325.38/241,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,551.77

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