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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,127.79, 361,617.83 and 166,726.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,127.79, 361,617.83 and 166,726.05 is: 250,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,127.79 : 361,617.83 = 166,726.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,127.79/361,617.83 = 166,726.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,127.79x = 361,617.83 × 166,726.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,127.79x = 60,291,111,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,291,111,571.84/241,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,038.01

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