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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,003.20, 363,077.70 and 172,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,003.20, 363,077.70 and 172,019.20 is: 258,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,003.20 : 363,077.70 = 172,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,003.20/363,077.70 = 172,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,003.20x = 363,077.70 × 172,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,003.20x = 62,456,335,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,456,335,491.84/242,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,080.62

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