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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,237.20, 363,420.60 and 172,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,237.20, 363,420.60 and 172,253.20 is: 258,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,237.20 : 363,420.60 = 172,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,237.20/363,420.60 = 172,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,237.20x = 363,420.60 × 172,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,237.20x = 62,600,361,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,600,361,295.92/242,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,425.88

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