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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,956.51, 362,225.04 and 169,658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,956.51, 362,225.04 and 169,658.73 is: 253,990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,956.51 : 362,225.04 = 169,658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,956.51/362,225.04 = 169,658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,956.51x = 362,225.04 × 169,658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,956.51x = 61,454,640,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454,640,260.60/241,956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,990.44

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