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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,996.24, 365,141.16 and 179,965.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,996.24, 365,141.16 and 179,965.68 is: 247,976.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,996.24 : 365,141.16 = 179,965.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,996.24/365,141.16 = 179,965.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,996.24x = 365,141.16 × 179,965.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,996.24x = 65,712,877,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,712,877,155.39/264,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,976.64

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