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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,059.56, 361,592.43 and 166,159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,059.56, 361,592.43 and 166,159.61 is: 249,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,059.56 : 361,592.43 = 166,159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,059.56/361,592.43 = 166,159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,059.56x = 361,592.43 × 166,159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,059.56x = 60,082,055,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,055,339.79/241,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,241.54

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