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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,972.70, 337,228.26 and 241,488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,972.70, 337,228.26 and 241,488.66 is: 331,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,972.70 : 337,228.26 = 241,488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,972.70/337,228.26 = 241,488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,972.70x = 337,228.26 × 241,488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,972.70x = 81,436,800,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,436,800,621.53/245,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,080.65

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