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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,990.23, 364,189.83 and 171,933.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,990.23, 364,189.83 and 171,933.34 is: 257,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,990.23 : 364,189.83 = 171,933.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,990.23/364,189.83 = 171,933.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,990.23x = 364,189.83 × 171,933.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,990.23x = 62,616,373,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616,373,865.93/242,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,690.91

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