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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,026.49, 364,657.29 and 178,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,026.49, 364,657.29 and 178,995.93 is: 247,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,026.49 : 364,657.29 = 178,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,026.49/364,657.29 = 178,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,026.49x = 364,657.29 × 178,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,026.49x = 65,272,169,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272,169,722.98/264,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,218.26

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