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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,261.20, 364,114.20 and 173,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,261.20, 364,114.20 and 173,277.20 is: 259,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,261.20 : 364,114.20 = 173,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,261.20/364,114.20 = 173,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,261.20x = 364,114.20 × 173,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,261.20x = 63,092,689,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,092,689,056.24/243,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,361.91

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