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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,198.34, 361,763.99 and 168,932.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,198.34, 361,763.99 and 168,932.37 is: 253,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,198.34 : 361,763.99 = 168,932.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,198.34/361,763.99 = 168,932.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,198.34x = 361,763.99 × 168,932.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,198.34x = 61,113,648,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,113,648,211.36/241,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,375.08

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