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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,901.94, 499,683.51 and 241,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,901.94, 499,683.51 and 241,327.50 is: 333,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,901.94 : 499,683.51 = 241,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,901.94/499,683.51 = 241,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,901.94x = 499,683.51 × 241,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,901.94x = 120,587,372,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,587,372,259.53/361,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,204.55

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