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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,607.03, 362,250.59 and 115,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,607.03, 362,250.59 and 115,266.78 is: 172,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,607.03 : 362,250.59 = 115,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,607.03/362,250.59 = 115,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,607.03x = 362,250.59 × 115,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,607.03x = 41,755,456,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,456,674.81/241,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,823.85

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