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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,444.72, 362,654.25 and 170,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,444.72, 362,654.25 and 170,392.58 is: 254,877.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,444.72 : 362,654.25 = 170,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,444.72/362,654.25 = 170,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,444.72x = 362,654.25 × 170,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,444.72x = 61,793,591,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,793,591,492.19/242,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,877.04

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