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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,003.68, 365,671.80 and 179,149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,003.68, 365,671.80 and 179,149.42 is: 247,203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,003.68 : 365,671.80 = 179,149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,003.68/365,671.80 = 179,149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,003.68x = 365,671.80 × 179,149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,003.68x = 65,509,890,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,509,890,880.36/265,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,203.70

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