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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,746, 333,263.02 and 169,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,746, 333,263.02 and 169,903.04 is: 234,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,746 : 333,263.02 = 169,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,746/333,263.02 = 169,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,746x = 333,263.02 × 169,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,746x = 56,622,400,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,400,217.58/241,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,222.70

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