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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,993.19, 365,657.39 and 179,138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,993.19, 365,657.39 and 179,138.97 is: 247,189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,993.19 : 365,657.39 = 179,138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,993.19/365,657.39 = 179,138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,993.19x = 365,657.39 × 179,138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,993.19x = 65,503,488,683.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,503,488,683.78/264,993.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,189.33

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