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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,566.75, 362,347.80 and 146,823.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,566.75, 362,347.80 and 146,823.07 is: 220,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,566.75 : 362,347.80 = 146,823.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,566.75/362,347.80 = 146,823.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,566.75x = 362,347.80 × 146,823.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,566.75x = 53,201,017,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,017,676.67/241,566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,233.20

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