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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,546.86, 333,280.98 and 146,051.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,546.86, 333,280.98 and 146,051.51 is: 201,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,546.86 : 333,280.98 = 146,051.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,546.86/333,280.98 = 146,051.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,546.86x = 333,280.98 × 146,051.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,546.86x = 48,676,188,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676,188,716.87/241,546.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,518.62

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