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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,491.07, 365,109.41 and 178,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,491.07, 365,109.41 and 178,566.44 is: 246,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,491.07 : 365,109.41 = 178,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,491.07/365,109.41 = 178,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,491.07x = 365,109.41 × 178,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,491.07x = 65,196,286,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196,286,197.50/264,491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,497.11

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