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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,916.32, 337,152.50 and 241,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,916.32, 337,152.50 and 241,432.96 is: 331,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,916.32 : 337,152.50 = 241,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,916.32/337,152.50 = 241,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,916.32x = 337,152.50 × 241,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,916.32x = 81,399,726,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,399,726,046.40/245,916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,005.79

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