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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,234.70, 364,074.45 and 173,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,234.70, 364,074.45 and 173,250.70 is: 259,322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,234.70 : 364,074.45 = 173,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,234.70/364,074.45 = 173,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,234.70x = 364,074.45 × 173,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,234.70x = 63,076,153,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,076,153,314.62/243,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,322.18

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