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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,915.28, 337,151.13 and 241,431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,915.28, 337,151.13 and 241,431.93 is: 331,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,915.28 : 337,151.13 = 241,431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,915.28/337,151.13 = 241,431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,915.28x = 337,151.13 × 241,431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,915.28x = 81,399,048,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,399,048,017.58/245,915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,004.43

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