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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,439.51, 334,240.46 and 169,744.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,439.51, 334,240.46 and 169,744.65 is: 234,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,439.51 : 334,240.46 = 169,744.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,439.51/334,240.46 = 169,744.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,439.51x = 334,240.46 × 169,744.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,439.51x = 56,735,528,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735,528,432.96/242,439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,019.31

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