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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,555.40, 363,833.10 and 171,696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,555.40, 363,833.10 and 171,696.60 is: 257,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,555.40 : 363,833.10 = 171,696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,555.40/363,833.10 = 171,696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,555.40x = 363,833.10 × 171,696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,555.40x = 62,468,906,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,468,906,237.46/242,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,544.90

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