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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,641.78, 333,349.95 and 170,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,641.78, 333,349.95 and 170,061.54 is: 234,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,641.78 : 333,349.95 = 170,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,641.78/333,349.95 = 170,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,641.78x = 333,349.95 × 170,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,641.78x = 56,690,005,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,690,005,855.92/241,641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,603.49

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