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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,591.40, 363,887.10 and 176,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,591.40, 363,887.10 and 176,495.40 is: 264,743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,591.40 : 363,887.10 = 176,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,591.40/363,887.10 = 176,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,591.40x = 363,887.10 × 176,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,591.40x = 64,224,399,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224,399,269.34/242,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,743.10

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