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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,961.94, 362,233.17 and 169,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,961.94, 362,233.17 and 169,664.18 is: 253,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,961.94 : 362,233.17 = 169,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,961.94/362,233.17 = 169,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,961.94x = 362,233.17 × 169,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,961.94x = 61,457,991,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,457,991,945.68/241,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,998.59

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