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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,238.06, 333,942.09 and 170,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,238.06, 333,942.09 and 170,395.11 is: 234,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,238.06 : 333,942.09 = 170,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,238.06/333,942.09 = 170,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,238.06x = 333,942.09 × 170,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,238.06x = 56,902,099,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,902,099,159.18/242,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,901.56

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