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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,296, 366,419.52 and 175,716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,296, 366,419.52 and 175,716.48 is: 242,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,296 : 366,419.52 = 175,716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,296/366,419.52 = 175,716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,296x = 366,419.52 × 175,716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,296x = 64,385,948,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,385,948,257.69/265,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,694.76

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