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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,161.02, 397,582.88 and 179,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,161.02, 397,582.88 and 179,876.67 is: 269,707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,161.02 : 397,582.88 = 179,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,161.02/397,582.88 = 179,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,161.02x = 397,582.88 × 179,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,161.02x = 71,515,883,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,515,883,604.03/265,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,707.38

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