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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,371.17, 363,015.36 and 175,658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,371.17, 363,015.36 and 175,658.15 is: 263,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,371.17 : 363,015.36 = 175,658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,371.17/363,015.36 = 175,658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,371.17x = 363,015.36 × 175,658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,371.17x = 63,766,606,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,766,606,559.18/242,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,094.85

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