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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,460.43, 365,059.58 and 178,470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,460.43, 365,059.58 and 178,470.33 is: 246,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,460.43 : 365,059.58 = 178,470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,460.43/365,059.58 = 178,470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,460.43x = 365,059.58 × 178,470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,460.43x = 65,152,304,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,152,304,158.44/264,460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,359.36

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