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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,263.70, 363,460.35 and 172,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,263.70, 363,460.35 and 172,279.70 is: 258,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,263.70 : 363,460.35 = 172,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,263.70/363,460.35 = 172,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,263.70x = 363,460.35 × 172,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,263.70x = 62,616,840,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616,840,059.90/242,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,465.63

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