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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,128.78, 361,619.28 and 166,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,128.78, 361,619.28 and 166,727.04 is: 250,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,128.78 : 361,619.28 = 166,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,128.78/361,619.28 = 166,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,128.78x = 361,619.28 × 166,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,128.78x = 60,291,712,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,291,712,161.33/241,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,039.47

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