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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,954.51, 362,222.04 and 169,656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,954.51, 362,222.04 and 169,656.73 is: 253,987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,954.51 : 362,222.04 = 169,656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,954.51/362,222.04 = 169,656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,954.51x = 362,222.04 × 169,656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,954.51x = 61,453,406,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,406,570.99/241,954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,987.44

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