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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,219.20, 362,983.20 and 178,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,219.20, 362,983.20 and 178,542.40 is: 267,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,219.20 : 362,983.20 = 178,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,219.20/362,983.20 = 178,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,219.20x = 362,983.20 × 178,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,219.20x = 64,807,891,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807,891,687.68/242,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,558.85

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