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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,305.72, 366,003.60 and 179,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,305.72, 366,003.60 and 179,237.04 is: 247,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,305.72 : 366,003.60 = 179,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,305.72/366,003.60 = 179,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,305.72x = 366,003.60 × 179,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,305.72x = 65,601,401,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,601,401,893.34/265,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,267.20

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