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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,512.72, 362,334.69 and 171,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,512.72, 362,334.69 and 171,834.90 is: 257,799.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,512.72 : 362,334.69 = 171,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,512.72/362,334.69 = 171,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,512.72x = 362,334.69 × 171,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,512.72x = 62,261,745,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,261,745,222.68/241,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,799.03

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