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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,159.51, 397,580.63 and 179,875.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,159.51, 397,580.63 and 179,875.17 is: 269,705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,159.51 : 397,580.63 = 179,875.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,159.51/397,580.63 = 179,875.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,159.51x = 397,580.63 × 179,875.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,159.51x = 71,514,882,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,514,882,510.58/265,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,705.14

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