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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,976, 363,297.72 and 166,918.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,976, 363,297.72 and 166,918.16 is: 250,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,976 : 363,297.72 = 166,918.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,976/363,297.72 = 166,918.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,976x = 363,297.72 × 166,918.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,976x = 60,640,986,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,640,986,954.60/241,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,607.44

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