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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,071.86, 361,668.04 and 170,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,071.86, 361,668.04 and 170,132.96 is: 255,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,071.86 : 361,668.04 = 170,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,071.86/361,668.04 = 170,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,071.86x = 361,668.04 × 170,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,071.86x = 61,531,654,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,531,654,661.44/241,071.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,241.96

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