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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,625.24, 366,601.86 and 174,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,625.24, 366,601.86 and 174,966.68 is: 241,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,625.24 : 366,601.86 = 174,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,625.24/366,601.86 = 174,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,625.24x = 366,601.86 × 174,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,625.24x = 64,143,110,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,143,110,326.02/265,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,479.73

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