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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,617.76, 360,799.52 and 197,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,617.76, 360,799.52 and 197,332.40 is: 294,669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,617.76 : 360,799.52 = 197,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,617.76/360,799.52 = 197,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,617.76x = 360,799.52 × 197,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,617.76x = 71,197,435,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,197,435,200.45/241,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,669.71

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