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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,954, 334,822.52 and 174,852.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,954, 334,822.52 and 174,852.76 is: 240,970.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,954 : 334,822.52 = 174,852.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,954/334,822.52 = 174,852.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,954x = 334,822.52 × 174,852.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,954x = 58,544,641,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544,641,732.16/242,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,970.07

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