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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,049.34, 361,577.09 and 166,149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,049.34, 361,577.09 and 166,149.38 is: 249,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,049.34 : 361,577.09 = 166,149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,049.34/361,577.09 = 166,149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,049.34x = 361,577.09 × 166,149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,049.34x = 60,075,810,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,075,810,645.02/241,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,226.20

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