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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,131.59, 361,623.50 and 166,729.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,131.59, 361,623.50 and 166,729.85 is: 250,043.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,131.59 : 361,623.50 = 166,729.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,131.59/361,623.50 = 166,729.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,131.59x = 361,623.50 × 166,729.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,131.59x = 60,293,431,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293,431,911.48/241,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,043.69

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