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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,969.70, 337,224.15 and 241,485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,969.70, 337,224.15 and 241,485.66 is: 331,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,969.70 : 337,224.15 = 241,485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,969.70/337,224.15 = 241,485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,969.70x = 337,224.15 × 241,485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,969.70x = 81,434,796,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,434,796,430.69/245,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,076.54

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