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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,164.52, 335,602.26 and 175,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,164.52, 335,602.26 and 175,406.04 is: 242,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,164.52 : 335,602.26 = 175,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,164.52/335,602.26 = 175,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,164.52x = 335,602.26 × 175,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,164.52x = 58,866,663,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,866,663,441.65/243,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,085.74

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