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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,721.58, 362,912.46 and 166,656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,721.58, 362,912.46 and 166,656.45 is: 250,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,721.58 : 362,912.46 = 166,656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,721.58/362,912.46 = 166,656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,721.58x = 362,912.46 × 166,656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,721.58x = 60,481,702,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,481,702,244.37/241,721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,212.26

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