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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,205.14, 517,680.45 and 241,146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,205.14, 517,680.45 and 241,146.90 is: 332,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,205.14 : 517,680.45 = 241,146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,205.14/517,680.45 = 241,146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,205.14x = 517,680.45 × 241,146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,205.14x = 124,837,035,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,837,035,708.11/375,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,716.75

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