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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,956.98, 333,936.94 and 174,198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,956.98, 333,936.94 and 174,198.22 is: 240,419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,956.98 : 333,936.94 = 174,198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,956.98/333,936.94 = 174,198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,956.98x = 333,936.94 × 174,198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,956.98x = 58,171,220,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171,220,540.25/241,956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,419.68

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