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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,737.62, 333,700.19 and 163,172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,737.62, 333,700.19 and 163,172.61 is: 225,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,737.62 : 333,700.19 = 163,172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,737.62/333,700.19 = 163,172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,737.62x = 333,700.19 × 163,172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,737.62x = 54,450,730,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450,730,755.83/241,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,247.24

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