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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,151.06, 396,054.26 and 173,920.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,151.06, 396,054.26 and 173,920.67 is: 260,767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,151.06 : 396,054.26 = 173,920.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,151.06/396,054.26 = 173,920.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,151.06x = 396,054.26 × 173,920.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,151.06x = 68,882,021,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882,021,543.09/264,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,767.54

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