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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,116.20, 513,257.76 and 241,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,116.20, 513,257.76 and 241,111.18 is: 361,725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,116.20 : 513,257.76 = 241,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,116.20/513,257.76 = 241,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,116.20x = 513,257.76 × 241,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,116.20x = 123,752,184,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,752,184,157.76/342,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,725.59

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