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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,214.72, 365,741.90 and 178,196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,214.72, 365,741.90 and 178,196.61 is: 245,740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,214.72 : 365,741.90 = 178,196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,214.72/365,741.90 = 178,196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,214.72x = 365,741.90 × 178,196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,214.72x = 65,173,965,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,173,965,806.45/265,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,740.38

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