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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,991.28, 366,811.92 and 178,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,991.28, 366,811.92 and 178,972.44 is: 246,809.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,991.28 : 366,811.92 = 178,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,991.28/366,811.92 = 178,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,991.28x = 366,811.92 × 178,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,991.28x = 65,649,224,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,649,224,343.48/265,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,809.69

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