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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,127.78, 361,617.78 and 166,726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,127.78, 361,617.78 and 166,726.04 is: 250,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,127.78 : 361,617.78 = 166,726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,127.78/361,617.78 = 166,726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,127.78x = 361,617.78 × 166,726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,127.78x = 60,291,099,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,291,099,270.12/241,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,037.97

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