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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,198.22, 361,763.81 and 168,932.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,198.22, 361,763.81 and 168,932.25 is: 253,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,198.22 : 361,763.81 = 168,932.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,198.22/361,763.81 = 168,932.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,198.22x = 361,763.81 × 168,932.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,198.22x = 61,113,573,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,113,573,547.21/241,198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,374.90

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