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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,565.38, 333,390.97 and 146,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,565.38, 333,390.97 and 146,072.76 is: 201,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,565.38 : 333,390.97 = 146,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,565.38/333,390.97 = 146,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,565.38x = 333,390.97 × 146,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,565.38x = 48,699,339,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699,339,146.98/241,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,599.00

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