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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,979.92, 333,909.48 and 224,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,979.92, 333,909.48 and 224,146.96 is: 309,301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,979.92 : 333,909.48 = 224,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,979.92/333,909.48 = 224,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,979.92x = 333,909.48 × 224,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,979.92x = 74,844,794,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,844,794,857.18/241,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,301.68

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