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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,127.46, 361,617.31 and 166,725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,127.46, 361,617.31 and 166,725.72 is: 250,037.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,127.46 : 361,617.31 = 166,725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,127.46/361,617.31 = 166,725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,127.46x = 361,617.31 × 166,725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,127.46x = 60,290,903,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,903,732.50/241,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,037.49

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