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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,294.14, 365,987.61 and 179,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,294.14, 365,987.61 and 179,225.43 is: 247,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,294.14 : 365,987.61 = 179,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,294.14/365,987.61 = 179,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,294.14x = 365,987.61 × 179,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,294.14x = 65,594,286,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,594,286,776.92/265,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,251.17

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