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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,955.51, 362,223.54 and 169,657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,955.51, 362,223.54 and 169,657.73 is: 253,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,955.51 : 362,223.54 = 169,657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,955.51/362,223.54 = 169,657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,955.51x = 362,223.54 × 169,657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,955.51x = 61,454,023,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454,023,548.96/241,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,988.94

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