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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,610.40, 363,915.60 and 176,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,610.40, 363,915.60 and 176,514.40 is: 264,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,610.40 : 363,915.60 = 176,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,610.40/363,915.60 = 176,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,610.40x = 363,915.60 × 176,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,610.40x = 64,236,343,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,236,343,784.64/242,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,771.60

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