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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,710.06, 333,466.83 and 178,198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,710.06, 333,466.83 and 178,198.86 is: 245,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,710.06 : 333,466.83 = 178,198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,710.06/333,466.83 = 178,198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,710.06x = 333,466.83 × 178,198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,710.06x = 59,423,408,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,423,408,953.81/241,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,845.82

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