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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,855.75, 361,837.43 and 169,941.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,855.75, 361,837.43 and 169,941.81 is: 255,303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,855.75 : 361,837.43 = 169,941.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,855.75/361,837.43 = 169,941.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,855.75x = 361,837.43 × 169,941.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,855.75x = 61,491,307,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,491,307,779.95/240,855.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,303.47

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