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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,439.20, 366,381.36 and 174,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,439.20, 366,381.36 and 174,861.28 is: 241,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,439.20 : 366,381.36 = 174,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,439.20/366,381.36 = 174,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,439.20x = 366,381.36 × 174,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,439.20x = 64,065,913,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065,913,577.74/265,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,358.15

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