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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,149.34, 337,470.84 and 241,665.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,149.34, 337,470.84 and 241,665.53 is: 331,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,149.34 : 337,470.84 = 241,665.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,149.34/337,470.84 = 241,665.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,149.34x = 337,470.84 × 241,665.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,149.34x = 81,555,067,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,555,067,720.79/246,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,323.53

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