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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,168.52, 335,607.78 and 175,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,168.52, 335,607.78 and 175,410.04 is: 242,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,168.52 : 335,607.78 = 175,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,168.52/335,607.78 = 175,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,168.52x = 335,607.78 × 175,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,168.52x = 58,868,974,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868,974,114.11/243,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,091.26

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