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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,370.17, 363,013.86 and 175,657.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,370.17, 363,013.86 and 175,657.15 is: 263,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,370.17 : 363,013.86 = 175,657.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,370.17/363,013.86 = 175,657.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,370.17x = 363,013.86 × 175,657.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,370.17x = 63,765,980,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,765,980,058.10/242,370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,093.35

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