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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,121.08, 330,971.94 and 170,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,121.08, 330,971.94 and 170,293.68 is: 234,725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,121.08 : 330,971.94 = 170,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,121.08/330,971.94 = 170,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,121.08x = 330,971.94 × 170,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,121.08x = 56,362,429,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,362,429,639.34/240,121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,725.04

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