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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,046.48, 364,288.60 and 173,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,046.48, 364,288.60 and 173,451.20 is: 239,299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,046.48 : 364,288.60 = 173,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,046.48/364,288.60 = 173,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,046.48x = 364,288.60 × 173,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,046.48x = 63,186,294,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,186,294,816.32/264,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,299.89

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