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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,996.32, 365,661.69 and 179,142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,996.32, 365,661.69 and 179,142.11 is: 247,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,996.32 : 365,661.69 = 179,142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,996.32/365,661.69 = 179,142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,996.32x = 365,661.69 × 179,142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,996.32x = 65,505,404,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,505,404,864.46/264,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,193.64

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