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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,491.77, 365,110.36 and 178,567.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,491.77, 365,110.36 and 178,567.13 is: 246,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,491.77 : 365,110.36 = 178,567.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,491.77/365,110.36 = 178,567.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,491.77x = 365,110.36 × 178,567.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,491.77x = 65,196,707,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196,707,292.92/264,491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,498.06

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