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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,912.28, 337,147.02 and 241,428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,912.28, 337,147.02 and 241,428.93 is: 331,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,912.28 : 337,147.02 = 241,428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,912.28/337,147.02 = 241,428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,912.28x = 337,147.02 × 241,428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,912.28x = 81,397,044,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,397,044,291.29/245,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,000.32

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