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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.55, 395,679.83 and 179,762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.55, 395,679.83 and 179,762.55 is: 269,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.55 : 395,679.83 = 179,762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.55/395,679.83 = 179,762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.55x = 395,679.83 × 179,762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.55x = 71,128,414,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,128,414,325.55/264,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,423.21

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