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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,099.41, 361,709.25 and 170,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,099.41, 361,709.25 and 170,160.61 is: 255,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,099.41 : 361,709.25 = 170,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,099.41/361,709.25 = 170,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,099.41x = 361,709.25 × 170,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,099.41x = 61,548,666,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,666,622.64/241,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,283.36

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