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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,236.06, 333,939.33 and 170,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,236.06, 333,939.33 and 170,393.11 is: 234,898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,236.06 : 333,939.33 = 170,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,236.06/333,939.33 = 170,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,236.06x = 333,939.33 × 170,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,236.06x = 56,900,960,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,900,960,155.17/242,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,898.80

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