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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,785.61, 333,566.71 and 146,126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,785.61, 333,566.71 and 146,126.23 is: 201,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,785.61 : 333,566.71 = 146,126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,785.61/333,566.71 = 146,126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,785.61x = 333,566.71 × 146,126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,785.61x = 48,742,844,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742,844,586.57/241,785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,595.31

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