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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,442.51, 334,244.58 and 169,747.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,442.51, 334,244.58 and 169,747.65 is: 234,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,442.51 : 334,244.58 = 169,747.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,442.51/334,244.58 = 169,747.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,442.51x = 334,244.58 × 169,747.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,442.51x = 56,737,231,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,737,231,980.24/242,442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,023.45

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