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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,442.71, 362,651.25 and 170,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,442.71, 362,651.25 and 170,390.58 is: 254,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,442.71 : 362,651.25 = 170,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,442.71/362,651.25 = 170,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,442.71x = 362,651.25 × 170,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,442.71x = 61,792,356,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792,356,825.23/242,442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,874.06

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