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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,002.33, 365,669.97 and 179,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,002.33, 365,669.97 and 179,148.12 is: 247,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,002.33 : 365,669.97 = 179,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,002.33/365,669.97 = 179,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,002.33x = 365,669.97 × 179,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,002.33x = 65,509,087,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,509,087,665.96/265,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,201.93

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