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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,541.40, 362,312.10 and 152,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,541.40, 362,312.10 and 152,506.20 is: 228,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,541.40 : 362,312.10 = 152,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,541.40/362,312.10 = 152,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,541.40x = 362,312.10 × 152,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,541.40x = 55,254,841,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,254,841,585.02/241,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,759.30

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