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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,724.68, 364,962.33 and 179,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,724.68, 364,962.33 and 179,694.12 is: 247,735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,724.68 : 364,962.33 = 179,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,724.68/364,962.33 = 179,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,724.68x = 364,962.33 × 179,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,724.68x = 65,581,584,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,581,584,722.50/264,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,735.06

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