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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,718, 362,317.80 and 116,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,718, 362,317.80 and 116,783.60 is: 175,050.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,718 : 362,317.80 = 116,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,718/362,317.80 = 116,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,718x = 362,317.80 × 116,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,718x = 42,312,777,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,312,777,028.08/241,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,050.17

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