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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,545.70, 361,627.35 and 148,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,545.70, 361,627.35 and 148,233.70 is: 221,926.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,545.70 : 361,627.35 = 148,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,545.70/361,627.35 = 148,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,545.70x = 361,627.35 × 148,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,545.70x = 53,605,360,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605,360,111.70/241,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,926.37

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