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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,459.68, 365,058.55 and 178,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,459.68, 365,058.55 and 178,469.58 is: 246,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,459.68 : 365,058.55 = 178,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,459.68/365,058.55 = 178,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,459.68x = 365,058.55 × 178,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,459.68x = 65,151,844,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,151,844,628.62/264,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,358.32

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