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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,982.89, 366,627.60 and 179,910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,982.89, 366,627.60 and 179,910.48 is: 247,986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,982.89 : 366,627.60 = 179,910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,982.89/366,627.60 = 179,910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,982.89x = 366,627.60 × 179,910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,982.89x = 65,960,146,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,960,146,597.70/265,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,986.43

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