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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,164.28, 364,451.04 and 173,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,164.28, 364,451.04 and 173,569.04 is: 239,462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,164.28 : 364,451.04 = 173,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,164.28/364,451.04 = 173,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,164.28x = 364,451.04 × 173,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,164.28x = 63,257,417,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,257,417,139.80/264,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,462.42

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