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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,040.08, 362,998.46 and 171,624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,040.08, 362,998.46 and 171,624.15 is: 257,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,040.08 : 362,998.46 = 171,624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,040.08/362,998.46 = 171,624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,040.08x = 362,998.46 × 171,624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,040.08x = 62,299,302,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299,302,577.87/242,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,392.50

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