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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,429.41, 365,213.03 and 178,239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,429.41, 365,213.03 and 178,239.74 is: 246,173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,429.41 : 365,213.03 = 178,239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,429.41/365,213.03 = 178,239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,429.41x = 365,213.03 × 178,239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,429.41x = 65,095,472,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095,472,794.55/264,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,173.35

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