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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,141.32, 361,865.88 and 170,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,141.32, 361,865.88 and 170,020.08 is: 255,138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,141.32 : 361,865.88 = 170,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,141.32/361,865.88 = 170,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,141.32x = 361,865.88 × 170,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,141.32x = 61,524,465,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524,465,866.87/241,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,138.63

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