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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,607.76, 360,784.56 and 197,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,607.76, 360,784.56 and 197,322.36 is: 294,654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,607.76 : 360,784.56 = 197,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,607.76/360,784.56 = 197,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,607.76x = 360,784.56 × 197,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,607.76x = 71,190,860,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190,860,830.76/241,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,654.69

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