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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,145.24, 337,465.23 and 241,661.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,145.24, 337,465.23 and 241,661.43 is: 331,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,145.24 : 337,465.23 = 241,661.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,145.24/337,465.23 = 241,661.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,145.24x = 337,465.23 × 241,661.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,145.24x = 81,552,329,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,552,329,150.85/246,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,317.93

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