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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,897.41, 335,333.93 and 170,522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,897.41, 335,333.93 and 170,522.39 is: 235,416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,897.41 : 335,333.93 = 170,522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,897.41/335,333.93 = 170,522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,897.41x = 335,333.93 × 170,522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,897.41x = 57,181,944,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181,944,616.20/242,897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,416.03

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