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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,914.28, 337,149.76 and 241,430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,914.28, 337,149.76 and 241,430.94 is: 331,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,914.28 : 337,149.76 = 241,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,914.28/337,149.76 = 241,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,914.28x = 337,149.76 × 241,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,914.28x = 81,398,383,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,398,383,477.57/245,914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,003.08

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