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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,848.59, 333,900.43 and 155,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,848.59, 333,900.43 and 155,837.93 is: 215,152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,848.59 : 333,900.43 = 155,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,848.59/333,900.43 = 155,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,848.59x = 333,900.43 × 155,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,848.59x = 52,034,349,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,034,349,778.21/241,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,152.59

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