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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.79, 337,342.47 and 241,571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.79, 337,342.47 and 241,571.77 is: 331,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.79 : 337,342.47 = 241,571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.79/337,342.47 = 241,571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.79x = 337,342.47 × 241,571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.79x = 81,492,417,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492,417,574.07/246,055.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,194.88

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