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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,563.76, 360,718.94 and 197,278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,563.76, 360,718.94 and 197,278.36 is: 294,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,563.76 : 360,718.94 = 197,278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,563.76/360,718.94 = 197,278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,563.76x = 360,718.94 × 197,278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,563.76x = 71,162,040,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,162,040,904.14/241,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,589.06

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