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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,441.60, 320,162.40 and 178,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,441.60, 320,162.40 and 178,708.80 is: 268,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,441.60 : 320,162.40 = 178,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,441.60/320,162.40 = 178,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,441.60x = 320,162.40 × 178,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,441.60x = 57,215,838,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215,838,309.12/213,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,063.20

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