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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,748, 333,265.78 and 169,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,748, 333,265.78 and 169,905.04 is: 234,225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,748 : 333,265.78 = 169,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,748/333,265.78 = 169,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,748x = 333,265.78 × 169,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,748x = 56,623,535,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,535,681.53/241,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,225.46

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