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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,863.67, 333,862.43 and 181,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,863.67, 333,862.43 and 181,608.40 is: 250,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,863.67 : 333,862.43 = 181,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,863.67/333,862.43 = 181,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,863.67x = 333,862.43 × 181,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,863.67x = 60,632,221,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,632,221,732.41/241,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,687.59

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