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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,283.56, 398,063.58 and 117,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,283.56, 398,063.58 and 117,505 is: 176,318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,283.56 : 398,063.58 = 117,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,283.56/398,063.58 = 117,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,283.56x = 398,063.58 × 117,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,283.56x = 46,774,460,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,774,460,967.90/265,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,318.73

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