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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,060.06, 361,593.18 and 166,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,060.06, 361,593.18 and 166,160.10 is: 249,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,060.06 : 361,593.18 = 166,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,060.06/361,593.18 = 166,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,060.06x = 361,593.18 × 166,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,060.06x = 60,082,358,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,358,948.12/241,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,242.28

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