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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,615.04, 362,419.68 and 170,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,615.04, 362,419.68 and 170,242.88 is: 255,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,615.04 : 362,419.68 = 170,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,615.04/362,419.68 = 170,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,615.04x = 362,419.68 × 170,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,615.04x = 61,699,370,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699,370,091.88/241,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,362.29

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