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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,916.28, 337,152.50 and 241,432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,916.28, 337,152.50 and 241,432.94 is: 331,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,916.28 : 337,152.50 = 241,432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,916.28/337,152.50 = 241,432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,916.28x = 337,152.50 × 241,432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,916.28x = 81,399,719,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,399,719,303.35/245,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,005.82

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