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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,179.38, 361,735.56 and 168,913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,179.38, 361,735.56 and 168,913.38 is: 253,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,179.38 : 361,735.56 = 168,913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,179.38/361,735.56 = 168,913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,179.38x = 361,735.56 × 168,913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,179.38x = 61,101,976,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101,976,105.79/241,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,346.60

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