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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,129.96, 361,621.04 and 166,728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,129.96, 361,621.04 and 166,728.22 is: 250,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,129.96 : 361,621.04 = 166,728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,129.96/361,621.04 = 166,728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,129.96x = 361,621.04 × 166,728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,129.96x = 60,292,432,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,432,313.75/241,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,041.23

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