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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,749, 362,584.62 and 171,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,749, 362,584.62 and 171,415.08 is: 257,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,749 : 362,584.62 = 171,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,749/362,584.62 = 171,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,749x = 362,584.62 × 171,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,749x = 62,152,471,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,152,471,644.07/241,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,095.05

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