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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,646.96, 333,498.93 and 146,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,646.96, 333,498.93 and 146,206.28 is: 201,780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,646.96 : 333,498.93 = 146,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,646.96/333,498.93 = 146,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,646.96x = 333,498.93 × 146,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,646.96x = 48,759,637,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,759,637,939.28/241,646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,780.47

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