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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,156.64, 451,699.68 and 241,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,156.64, 451,699.68 and 241,126 is: 332,918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,156.64 : 451,699.68 = 241,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,156.64/451,699.68 = 241,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,156.64x = 451,699.68 × 241,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,156.64x = 108,916,537,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,916,537,039.68/327,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,918.62

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