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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,982.39, 366,626.91 and 179,909.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,982.39, 366,626.91 and 179,909.98 is: 247,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,982.39 : 366,626.91 = 179,909.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,982.39/366,626.91 = 179,909.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,982.39x = 366,626.91 × 179,909.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,982.39x = 65,959,839,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,959,839,595.79/265,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,985.74

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