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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.41, 337,341.90 and 241,571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.41, 337,341.90 and 241,571.35 is: 331,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.41 : 337,341.90 = 241,571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.41/337,341.90 = 241,571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.41x = 337,341.90 × 241,571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.41x = 81,492,138,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492,138,194.57/246,055.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,194.25

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