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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,126.52, 361,615.92 and 166,724.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,126.52, 361,615.92 and 166,724.78 is: 250,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,126.52 : 361,615.92 = 166,724.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,126.52/361,615.92 = 166,724.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,126.52x = 361,615.92 × 166,724.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,126.52x = 60,290,333,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,333,872.87/241,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,036.10

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