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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,475.52, 366,115.68 and 175,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,475.52, 366,115.68 and 175,896 is: 242,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,475.52 : 366,115.68 = 175,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,475.52/366,115.68 = 175,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,475.52x = 366,115.68 × 175,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,475.52x = 64,398,283,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,283,649.28/265,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,577.11

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