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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,329.53, 333,960.06 and 174,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,329.53, 333,960.06 and 174,228.48 is: 240,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,329.53 : 333,960.06 = 174,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,329.53/333,960.06 = 174,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,329.53x = 333,960.06 × 174,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,329.53x = 58,185,353,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,185,353,634.51/242,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,108.39

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