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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,101.42, 361,712.26 and 170,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,101.42, 361,712.26 and 170,162.62 is: 255,286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,101.42 : 361,712.26 = 170,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,101.42/361,712.26 = 170,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,101.42x = 361,712.26 × 170,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,101.42x = 61,549,905,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549,905,847.72/241,101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,286.37

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