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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,171.84, 392,645.40 and 241,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,171.84, 392,645.40 and 241,001.68 is: 360,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,171.84 : 392,645.40 = 241,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,171.84/392,645.40 = 241,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,171.84x = 392,645.40 × 241,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,171.84x = 94,628,201,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,628,201,044.27/262,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,939.61

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