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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,160.82, 361,895.13 and 170,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,160.82, 361,895.13 and 170,039.58 is: 255,167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,160.82 : 361,895.13 = 170,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,160.82/361,895.13 = 170,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,160.82x = 361,895.13 × 170,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,160.82x = 61,536,495,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,536,495,909.25/241,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,167.88

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