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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,042.58, 363,002.21 and 171,626.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,042.58, 363,002.21 and 171,626.65 is: 257,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,042.58 : 363,002.21 = 171,626.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,042.58/363,002.21 = 171,626.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,042.58x = 363,002.21 × 171,626.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,042.58x = 62,300,853,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300,853,244.90/242,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,396.25

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