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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,997.82, 365,663.76 and 179,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,997.82, 365,663.76 and 179,143.60 is: 247,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,997.82 : 365,663.76 = 179,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,997.82/365,663.76 = 179,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,997.82x = 365,663.76 × 179,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,997.82x = 65,506,322,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,506,322,355.94/264,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,195.70

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