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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,524.81, 366,559.66 and 179,935.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,524.81, 366,559.66 and 179,935.95 is: 248,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,524.81 : 366,559.66 = 179,935.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,524.81/366,559.66 = 179,935.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,524.81x = 366,559.66 × 179,935.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,524.81x = 65,957,260,653.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,957,260,653.78/265,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,403.38

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