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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,562.40, 363,843.60 and 176,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,562.40, 363,843.60 and 176,466.40 is: 264,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,562.40 : 363,843.60 = 176,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,562.40/363,843.60 = 176,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,562.40x = 363,843.60 × 176,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,562.40x = 64,206,170,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,206,170,255.04/242,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,699.60

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