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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,182.58, 361,740.41 and 168,916.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,182.58, 361,740.41 and 168,916.61 is: 253,351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,182.58 : 361,740.41 = 168,916.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,182.58/361,740.41 = 168,916.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,182.58x = 361,740.41 × 168,916.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,182.58x = 61,103,963,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103,963,757.21/241,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,351.48

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