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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,995.55, 365,660.60 and 179,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,995.55, 365,660.60 and 179,141.29 is: 247,192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,995.55 : 365,660.60 = 179,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,995.55/365,660.60 = 179,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,995.55x = 365,660.60 × 179,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,995.55x = 65,504,909,776.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,504,909,776.32/264,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,192.49

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