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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,052.43, 362,368.89 and 169,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,052.43, 362,368.89 and 169,754.76 is: 254,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,052.43 : 362,368.89 = 169,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,052.43/362,368.89 = 169,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,052.43x = 362,368.89 × 169,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,052.43x = 61,513,843,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513,843,953.42/242,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,134.38

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