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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,989.70, 363,057.45 and 172,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,989.70, 363,057.45 and 172,005.70 is: 258,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,989.70 : 363,057.45 = 172,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,989.70/363,057.45 = 172,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,989.70x = 363,057.45 × 172,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,989.70x = 62,447,950,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,447,950,827.47/241,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,060.37

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