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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,570.42, 333,397.94 and 146,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,570.42, 333,397.94 and 146,077.80 is: 201,605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,570.42 : 333,397.94 = 146,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,570.42/333,397.94 = 146,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,570.42x = 333,397.94 × 146,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,570.42x = 48,702,037,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,037,599.73/241,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,605.96

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