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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,969.98, 333,829.35 and 146,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,969.98, 333,829.35 and 146,441.82 is: 202,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,969.98 : 333,829.35 = 146,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,969.98/333,829.35 = 146,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,969.98x = 333,829.35 × 146,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,969.98x = 48,886,577,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886,577,583.42/241,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,035.71

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