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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,761.27, 362,698.65 and 237,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,761.27, 362,698.65 and 237,744.73 is: 356,672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,761.27 : 362,698.65 = 237,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,761.27/362,698.65 = 237,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,761.27x = 362,698.65 × 237,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,761.27x = 86,229,691,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,229,691,708.87/241,761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,672.89

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