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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,292.64, 365,985.54 and 179,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,292.64, 365,985.54 and 179,223.93 is: 247,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,292.64 : 365,985.54 = 179,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,292.64/365,985.54 = 179,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,292.64x = 365,985.54 × 179,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,292.64x = 65,593,366,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,593,366,801.97/265,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,249.10

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