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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,577.94, 333,413.92 and 173,819.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,577.94, 333,413.92 and 173,819.22 is: 239,896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,577.94 : 333,413.92 = 173,819.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,577.94/333,413.92 = 173,819.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,577.94x = 333,413.92 × 173,819.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,577.94x = 57,953,746,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,953,746,478.51/241,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,896.68

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