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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,130.87, 361,622.43 and 166,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,130.87, 361,622.43 and 166,729.13 is: 250,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,130.87 : 361,622.43 = 166,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,130.87/361,622.43 = 166,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,130.87x = 361,622.43 × 166,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,130.87x = 60,292,991,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,991,204.37/241,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,042.61

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