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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,237.06, 333,940.71 and 170,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,237.06, 333,940.71 and 170,394.11 is: 234,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,237.06 : 333,940.71 = 170,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,237.06/333,940.71 = 170,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,237.06x = 333,940.71 × 170,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,237.06x = 56,901,530,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,901,530,073.22/242,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,900.18

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