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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,568.40, 363,852.60 and 176,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,568.40, 363,852.60 and 176,472.40 is: 264,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,568.40 : 363,852.60 = 176,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,568.40/363,852.60 = 176,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,568.40x = 363,852.60 × 176,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,568.40x = 64,209,941,568.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,209,941,568.24/242,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,708.60

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