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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,225.69, 333,924.98 and 170,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,225.69, 333,924.98 and 170,382.74 is: 234,884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,225.69 : 333,924.98 = 170,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,225.69/333,924.98 = 170,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,225.69x = 333,924.98 × 170,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,225.69x = 56,895,050,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,895,050,525.31/242,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,884.47

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