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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,655.91, 362,633.46 and 140,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,655.91, 362,633.46 and 140,501.54 is: 210,839.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,655.91 : 362,633.46 = 140,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,655.91/362,633.46 = 140,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,655.91x = 362,633.46 × 140,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,655.91x = 50,950,557,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,950,557,925.42/241,655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,839.28

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