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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,202.14, 517,676.31 and 241,143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,202.14, 517,676.31 and 241,143.90 is: 332,712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,202.14 : 517,676.31 = 241,143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,202.14/517,676.31 = 241,143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,202.14x = 517,676.31 × 241,143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,202.14x = 124,834,484,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,834,484,331.01/375,202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,712.61

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