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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,372.17, 363,016.86 and 175,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,372.17, 363,016.86 and 175,659.15 is: 263,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,372.17 : 363,016.86 = 175,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,372.17/363,016.86 = 175,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,372.17x = 363,016.86 × 175,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,372.17x = 63,767,233,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767,233,063.27/242,372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,096.35

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