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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,869.96, 333,929.93 and 155,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,869.96, 333,929.93 and 155,859.30 is: 215,182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,869.96 : 333,929.93 = 155,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,869.96/333,929.93 = 155,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,869.96x = 333,929.93 × 155,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,869.96x = 52,046,084,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,046,084,359.55/241,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,182.09

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