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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,759.41, 362,695.84 and 237,742.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,759.41, 362,695.84 and 237,742.85 is: 356,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,759.41 : 362,695.84 = 237,742.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,759.41/362,695.84 = 237,742.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,759.41x = 362,695.84 × 237,742.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,759.41x = 86,228,339,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,228,339,682.55/241,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,670.05

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