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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,844.60, 364,266.90 and 171,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,844.60, 364,266.90 and 171,985.80 is: 257,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,844.60 : 364,266.90 = 171,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,844.60/364,266.90 = 171,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,844.60x = 364,266.90 × 171,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,844.60x = 62,648,734,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648,734,210.02/242,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,978.70

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