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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,275.69, 362,098.29 and 173,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,275.69, 362,098.29 and 173,775.30 is: 260,796.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,275.69 : 362,098.29 = 173,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,275.69/362,098.29 = 173,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,275.69x = 362,098.29 × 173,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,275.69x = 62,923,738,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923,738,974.24/241,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,796.02

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