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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,745, 333,261.64 and 169,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,745, 333,261.64 and 169,902.04 is: 234,221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,745 : 333,261.64 = 169,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,745/333,261.64 = 169,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,745x = 333,261.64 × 169,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,745x = 56,621,832,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,832,489.75/241,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,221.32

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