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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,186.94, 397,778.27 and 175,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,186.94, 397,778.27 and 175,630.50 is: 263,444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,186.94 : 397,778.27 = 175,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,186.94/397,778.27 = 175,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,186.94x = 397,778.27 × 175,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,186.94x = 69,861,995,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,861,995,571.08/265,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,444.33

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