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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,551.76, 360,701.04 and 197,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,551.76, 360,701.04 and 197,266.36 is: 294,571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,551.76 : 360,701.04 = 197,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,551.76/360,701.04 = 197,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,551.76x = 360,701.04 × 197,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,551.76x = 71,154,181,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,154,181,209.01/241,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,571.16

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