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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,731.03, 362,593.85 and 146,987.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,731.03, 362,593.85 and 146,987.31 is: 220,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,731.03 : 362,593.85 = 146,987.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,731.03/362,593.85 = 146,987.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,731.03x = 362,593.85 × 146,987.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,731.03x = 53,296,693,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,296,693,899.11/241,731.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,479.32

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