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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,683.41, 339,227.87 and 241,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,683.41, 339,227.87 and 241,759.86 is: 333,810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,683.41 : 339,227.87 = 241,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,683.41/339,227.87 = 241,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,683.41x = 339,227.87 × 241,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,683.41x = 82,011,681,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,011,681,150.50/245,683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,810.42

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