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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,478.52, 366,119.82 and 175,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,478.52, 366,119.82 and 175,899 is: 242,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,478.52 : 366,119.82 = 175,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,478.52/366,119.82 = 175,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,478.52x = 366,119.82 × 175,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,478.52x = 64,400,110,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400,110,218.18/265,478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,581.25

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