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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,332.72, 366,040.86 and 179,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,332.72, 366,040.86 and 179,264.04 is: 247,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,332.72 : 366,040.86 = 179,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,332.72/366,040.86 = 179,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,332.72x = 366,040.86 × 179,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,332.72x = 65,617,963,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617,963,368.67/265,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,304.45

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