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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,882.96, 335,219.46 and 179,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,882.96, 335,219.46 and 179,404.88 is: 247,609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,882.96 : 335,219.46 = 179,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,882.96/335,219.46 = 179,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,882.96x = 335,219.46 × 179,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,882.96x = 60,140,006,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,140,006,994.96/242,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,609.00

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