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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,436.13, 334,235.79 and 169,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,436.13, 334,235.79 and 169,741.27 is: 234,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,436.13 : 334,235.79 = 169,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,436.13/334,235.79 = 169,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,436.13x = 334,235.79 × 169,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,436.13x = 56,733,608,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733,608,369.25/242,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,014.66

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