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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,794.82, 362,551.52 and 177,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,794.82, 362,551.52 and 177,791.24 is: 266,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,794.82 : 362,551.52 = 177,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,794.82/362,551.52 = 177,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,794.82x = 362,551.52 × 177,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,794.82x = 64,458,484,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,458,484,304.68/241,794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,583.40

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