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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,723.68, 364,960.95 and 179,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,723.68, 364,960.95 and 179,693.12 is: 247,733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,723.68 : 364,960.95 = 179,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,723.68/364,960.95 = 179,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,723.68x = 364,960.95 × 179,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,723.68x = 65,580,971,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580,971,783.66/264,723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,733.68

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