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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,024.68, 397,378.95 and 179,740.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,024.68, 397,378.95 and 179,740.59 is: 269,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,024.68 : 397,378.95 = 179,740.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,024.68/397,378.95 = 179,740.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,024.68x = 397,378.95 × 179,740.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,024.68x = 71,425,126,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,425,126,926.58/265,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,503.68

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