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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,188.20, 362,936.70 and 178,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,188.20, 362,936.70 and 178,511.40 is: 267,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,188.20 : 362,936.70 = 178,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,188.20/362,936.70 = 178,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,188.20x = 362,936.70 × 178,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,188.20x = 64,788,338,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,788,338,428.38/242,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,512.37

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