Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,102.42, 361,713.76 and 170,163.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 241,102.42, 361,713.76 and 170,163.62 is: 255,287.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,102.42 : 361,713.76 = 170,163.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,102.42/361,713.76 = 170,163.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,102.42x = 361,713.76 × 170,163.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,102.42x = 61,550,522,805.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,550,522,805.41/241,102.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,287.87
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