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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,363.92, 334,347.33 and 170,783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,363.92, 334,347.33 and 170,783.32 is: 235,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,363.92 : 334,347.33 = 170,783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,363.92/334,347.33 = 170,783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,363.92x = 334,347.33 × 170,783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,363.92x = 57,100,947,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100,947,050.54/242,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,600.03

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