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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,034.28, 395,643.72 and 178,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,034.28, 395,643.72 and 178,309.16 is: 267,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,034.28 : 395,643.72 = 178,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,034.28/395,643.72 = 178,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,034.28x = 395,643.72 × 178,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,034.28x = 70,546,899,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,546,899,372.48/264,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,188.41

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