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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,620.96, 361,901.52 and 171,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,620.96, 361,901.52 and 171,287.04 is: 256,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,620.96 : 361,901.52 = 171,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,620.96/361,901.52 = 171,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,620.96x = 361,901.52 × 171,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,620.96x = 61,989,040,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,989,040,132.30/241,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,554.90

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