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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,002.68, 365,670.42 and 179,148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,002.68, 365,670.42 and 179,148.42 is: 247,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,002.68 : 365,670.42 = 179,148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,002.68/365,670.42 = 179,148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,002.68x = 365,670.42 × 179,148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,002.68x = 65,509,277,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,509,277,983.74/265,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,202.32

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