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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,275.96, 361,913.94 and 165,299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,275.96, 361,913.94 and 165,299.58 is: 247,949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,275.96 : 361,913.94 = 165,299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,275.96/361,913.94 = 165,299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,275.96x = 361,913.94 × 165,299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,275.96x = 59,824,222,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,222,278.15/241,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,949.37

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