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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,717, 362,316.30 and 116,782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,717, 362,316.30 and 116,782.60 is: 175,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,717 : 362,316.30 = 116,782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,717/362,316.30 = 116,782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,717x = 362,316.30 × 116,782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,717x = 42,312,239,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,312,239,536.38/241,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,048.67

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