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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,861.33, 363,316.88 and 204,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,861.33, 363,316.88 and 204,496.44 is: 307,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,861.33 : 363,316.88 = 204,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,861.33/363,316.88 = 204,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,861.33x = 363,316.88 × 204,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,861.33x = 74,297,008,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,297,008,551.91/241,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,188.46

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