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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,167.24, 496,359.72 and 141,572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,167.24, 496,359.72 and 141,572.16 is: 212,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,167.24 : 496,359.72 = 141,572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,167.24/496,359.72 = 141,572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,167.24x = 496,359.72 × 141,572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,167.24x = 70,270,717,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,270,717,697.40/331,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,191.03

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