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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,443.22, 362,652 and 170,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,443.22, 362,652 and 170,391.08 is: 254,874.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,443.22 : 362,652 = 170,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,443.22/362,652 = 170,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,443.22x = 362,652 × 170,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,443.22x = 61,792,664,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792,664,130.90/242,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,874.79

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