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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,462.87, 334,751.96 and 178,689.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,462.87, 334,751.96 and 178,689.59 is: 246,704.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,462.87 : 334,751.96 = 178,689.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,462.87/334,751.96 = 178,689.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,462.87x = 334,751.96 × 178,689.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,462.87x = 59,816,690,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816,690,427.53/242,462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,704.54

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