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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,059.18, 361,591.86 and 166,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,059.18, 361,591.86 and 166,159.23 is: 249,240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,059.18 : 361,591.86 = 166,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,059.18/361,591.86 = 166,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,059.18x = 361,591.86 × 166,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,059.18x = 60,081,824,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081,824,299.00/241,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,240.97

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