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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,005.55, 396,011.57 and 174,620.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,005.55, 396,011.57 and 174,620.43 is: 261,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,005.55 : 396,011.57 = 174,620.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,005.55/396,011.57 = 174,620.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,005.55x = 396,011.57 × 174,620.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,005.55x = 69,151,709,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,151,709,765.27/264,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,932.79

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