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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,506.33, 365,130.44 and 178,581.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,506.33, 365,130.44 and 178,581.71 is: 246,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,506.33 : 365,130.44 = 178,581.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,506.33/365,130.44 = 178,581.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,506.33x = 365,130.44 × 178,581.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,506.33x = 65,205,617,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,205,617,455.34/264,506.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,518.17

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