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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,053.79, 337,339.73 and 241,569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,053.79, 337,339.73 and 241,569.77 is: 331,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,053.79 : 337,339.73 = 241,569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,053.79/337,339.73 = 241,569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,053.79x = 337,339.73 × 241,569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,053.79x = 81,491,078,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,491,078,093.41/246,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,192.13

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