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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,282.08, 334,256.40 and 178,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,282.08, 334,256.40 and 178,771.36 is: 246,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,282.08 : 334,256.40 = 178,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,282.08/334,256.40 = 178,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,282.08x = 334,256.40 × 178,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,282.08x = 59,755,471,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,471,216.70/242,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,635.95

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