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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,004.71, 364,627.18 and 178,974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,004.71, 364,627.18 and 178,974.15 is: 247,188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,004.71 : 364,627.18 = 178,974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,004.71/364,627.18 = 178,974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,004.71x = 364,627.18 × 178,974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,004.71x = 65,258,839,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258,839,607.40/264,004.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,188.16

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