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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,362.61, 365,137.38 and 171,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,362.61, 365,137.38 and 171,384.59 is: 257,142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,362.61 : 365,137.38 = 171,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,362.61/365,137.38 = 171,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,362.61x = 365,137.38 × 171,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,362.61x = 62,578,921,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,578,921,077.82/243,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,142.71

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