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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,598.40, 363,897.60 and 176,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,598.40, 363,897.60 and 176,502.40 is: 264,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,598.40 : 363,897.60 = 176,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,598.40/363,897.60 = 176,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,598.40x = 363,897.60 × 176,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,598.40x = 64,228,799,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228,799,754.24/242,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,753.60

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