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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,991.20, 363,059.70 and 172,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,991.20, 363,059.70 and 172,007.20 is: 258,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,991.20 : 363,059.70 = 172,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,991.20/363,059.70 = 172,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,991.20x = 363,059.70 × 172,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,991.20x = 62,448,882,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448,882,429.84/241,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,062.62

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