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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,558.76, 360,711.47 and 197,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,558.76, 360,711.47 and 197,273.36 is: 294,581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,558.76 : 360,711.47 = 197,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,558.76/360,711.47 = 197,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,558.76x = 360,711.47 × 197,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,558.76x = 71,158,763,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,158,763,677.44/241,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,581.59

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