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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,257.21, 468,385.10 and 241,283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,257.21, 468,385.10 and 241,283.03 is: 361,923.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,257.21 : 468,385.10 = 241,283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,257.21/468,385.10 = 241,283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,257.21x = 468,385.10 × 241,283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,257.21x = 113,013,374,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,013,374,928.44/312,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,923.99

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