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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,074.11, 361,671.41 and 170,135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,074.11, 361,671.41 and 170,135.21 is: 255,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,074.11 : 361,671.41 = 170,135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,074.11/361,671.41 = 170,135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,074.11x = 361,671.41 × 170,135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,074.11x = 61,533,042,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,533,042,620.86/241,074.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,245.34

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