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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,003.69, 365,671.88 and 179,149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,003.69, 365,671.88 and 179,149.48 is: 247,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,003.69 : 365,671.88 = 179,149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,003.69/365,671.88 = 179,149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,003.69x = 365,671.88 × 179,149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,003.69x = 65,509,927,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,509,927,152.62/265,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,203.83

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