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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,232.04, 361,257.33 and 169,979.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,232.04, 361,257.33 and 169,979.58 is: 254,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,232.04 : 361,257.33 = 169,979.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,232.04/361,257.33 = 169,979.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,232.04x = 361,257.33 × 169,979.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,232.04x = 61,406,369,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406,369,225.32/241,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,553.12

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