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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,439.70, 366,382.05 and 174,861.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,439.70, 366,382.05 and 174,861.78 is: 241,358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,439.70 : 366,382.05 = 174,861.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,439.70/366,382.05 = 174,861.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,439.70x = 366,382.05 × 174,861.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,439.70x = 64,066,217,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,066,217,423.05/265,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,358.84

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