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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,715.31, 333,474.08 and 178,204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,715.31, 333,474.08 and 178,204.11 is: 245,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,715.31 : 333,474.08 = 178,204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,715.31/333,474.08 = 178,204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,715.31x = 333,474.08 × 178,204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,715.31x = 59,426,450,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,426,450,743.45/241,715.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,853.07

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