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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,039.03, 364,278.20 and 173,443.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,039.03, 364,278.20 and 173,443.77 is: 239,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,039.03 : 364,278.20 = 173,443.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,039.03/364,278.20 = 173,443.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,039.03x = 364,278.20 × 173,443.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,039.03x = 63,181,783,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181,783,469.60/264,039.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,289.56

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