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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,499.46, 365,120.94 and 178,574.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,499.46, 365,120.94 and 178,574.79 is: 246,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,499.46 : 365,120.94 = 178,574.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,499.46/365,120.94 = 178,574.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,499.46x = 365,120.94 × 178,574.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,499.46x = 65,201,395,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,395,185.10/264,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,508.61

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