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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,900.41, 335,338.08 and 170,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,900.41, 335,338.08 and 170,525.40 is: 235,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,900.41 : 335,338.08 = 170,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,900.41/335,338.08 = 170,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,900.41x = 335,338.08 × 170,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,900.41x = 57,183,660,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,183,660,227.23/242,900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,420.19

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