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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,557.02, 362,144.97 and 152,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,557.02, 362,144.97 and 152,623.10 is: 228,814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,557.02 : 362,144.97 = 152,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,557.02/362,144.97 = 152,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,557.02x = 362,144.97 × 152,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,557.02x = 55,271,687,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,271,687,970.81/241,557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,814.25

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