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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,514.72, 362,337.70 and 171,836.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,514.72, 362,337.70 and 171,836.90 is: 257,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,514.72 : 362,337.70 = 171,836.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,514.72/362,337.70 = 171,836.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,514.72x = 362,337.70 × 171,836.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,514.72x = 62,262,987,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,262,987,121.13/241,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,802.04

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