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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,214.76, 361,231.65 and 169,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,214.76, 361,231.65 and 169,962.30 is: 254,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,214.76 : 361,231.65 = 169,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,214.76/361,231.65 = 169,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,214.76x = 361,231.65 × 169,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,214.76x = 61,395,762,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,395,762,066.80/241,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,527.38

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