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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,149.84, 337,471.53 and 241,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,149.84, 337,471.53 and 241,666.03 is: 331,324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,149.84 : 337,471.53 = 241,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,149.84/337,471.53 = 241,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,149.84x = 337,471.53 × 241,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,149.84x = 81,555,401,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,555,401,997.44/246,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,324.22

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