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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,434.37, 398,155.20 and 176,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,434.37, 398,155.20 and 176,049.86 is: 264,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,434.37 : 398,155.20 = 176,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,434.37/398,155.20 = 176,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,434.37x = 398,155.20 × 176,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,434.37x = 70,095,164,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,095,164,567.31/265,434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,077.20

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