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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,326.53, 333,955.94 and 174,225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,326.53, 333,955.94 and 174,225.47 is: 240,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,326.53 : 333,955.94 = 174,225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,326.53/333,955.94 = 174,225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,326.53x = 333,955.94 × 174,225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,326.53x = 58,183,628,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,183,628,064.88/242,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,104.24

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