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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,491.82, 365,110.44 and 178,567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,491.82, 365,110.44 and 178,567.19 is: 246,498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,491.82 : 365,110.44 = 178,567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,491.82/365,110.44 = 178,567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,491.82x = 365,110.44 × 178,567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,491.82x = 65,196,745,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196,745,523.70/264,491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,498.15

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