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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,126.08, 397,689.12 and 181,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,126.08, 397,689.12 and 181,767.36 is: 272,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,126.08 : 397,689.12 = 181,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,126.08/397,689.12 = 181,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,126.08x = 397,689.12 × 181,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,126.08x = 72,286,901,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,286,901,443.12/265,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,651.04

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