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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,514.08, 333,198 and 178,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,514.08, 333,198 and 178,003.68 is: 245,577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,514.08 : 333,198 = 178,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,514.08/333,198 = 178,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,514.08x = 333,198 × 178,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,514.08x = 59,310,470,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,310,470,168.64/241,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,577.69

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