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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,052.93, 362,369.64 and 169,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,052.93, 362,369.64 and 169,755.26 is: 254,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,052.93 : 362,369.64 = 169,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,052.93/362,369.64 = 169,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,052.93x = 362,369.64 × 169,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,052.93x = 61,514,152,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,514,152,454.31/242,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,135.13

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