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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,787.12, 360,906.03 and 223,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,787.12, 360,906.03 and 223,974 is: 334,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,787.12 : 360,906.03 = 223,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,787.12/360,906.03 = 223,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,787.12x = 360,906.03 × 223,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,787.12x = 80,833,567,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,833,567,163.22/241,787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,317.10

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