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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,067.07, 361,660.83 and 170,128.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,067.07, 361,660.83 and 170,128.17 is: 255,234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,067.07 : 361,660.83 = 170,128.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,067.07/361,660.83 = 170,128.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,067.07x = 361,660.83 × 170,128.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,067.07x = 61,528,695,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,528,695,886.83/241,067.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,234.76

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