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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,462.80, 362,194.20 and 179,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,462.80, 362,194.20 and 179,254.80 is: 268,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,462.80 : 362,194.20 = 179,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,462.80/362,194.20 = 179,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,462.80x = 362,194.20 × 179,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,462.80x = 64,925,048,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925,048,882.16/241,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,882.20

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