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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,361.20, 362,764.20 and 172,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,361.20, 362,764.20 and 172,377.20 is: 258,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,361.20 : 362,764.20 = 172,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,361.20/362,764.20 = 172,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,361.20x = 362,764.20 × 172,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,361.20x = 62,532,277,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532,277,056.24/242,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,012.74

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