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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,777.48, 366,811.86 and 175,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,777.48, 366,811.86 and 175,118.68 is: 241,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,777.48 : 366,811.86 = 175,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,777.48/366,811.86 = 175,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,777.48x = 366,811.86 × 175,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,777.48x = 64,235,608,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,608,731.54/265,777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,689.43

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