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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,677.20, 364,088.70 and 172,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,677.20, 364,088.70 and 172,693.20 is: 259,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,677.20 : 364,088.70 = 172,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,677.20/364,088.70 = 172,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,677.20x = 364,088.70 × 172,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,677.20x = 62,875,642,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,875,642,686.84/242,677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,091.68

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