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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,101.08, 330,944.34 and 170,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,101.08, 330,944.34 and 170,273.68 is: 234,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,101.08 : 330,944.34 = 170,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,101.08/330,944.34 = 170,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,101.08x = 330,944.34 × 170,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,101.08x = 56,351,110,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351,110,646.97/240,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,697.45

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