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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,651.76, 364,049.94 and 175,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,651.76, 364,049.94 and 175,335.90 is: 263,056.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,651.76 : 364,049.94 = 175,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,651.76/364,049.94 = 175,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,651.76x = 364,049.94 × 175,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,651.76x = 63,831,023,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,023,874.85/242,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,056.09

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