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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,562.76, 363,913.26 and 176,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,562.76, 363,913.26 and 176,069.32 is: 264,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,562.76 : 363,913.26 = 176,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,562.76/363,913.26 = 176,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,562.76x = 363,913.26 × 176,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,562.76x = 64,073,960,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,073,960,227.18/242,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,154.15

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