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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,050.91, 362,366.61 and 169,753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,050.91, 362,366.61 and 169,753.25 is: 254,132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,050.91 : 362,366.61 = 169,753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,050.91/362,366.61 = 169,753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,050.91x = 362,366.61 × 169,753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,050.91x = 61,512,909,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,512,909,257.45/242,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,132.11

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