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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,217.17, 362,377.80 and 253,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,217.17, 362,377.80 and 253,366.83 is: 347,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,217.17 : 362,377.80 = 253,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,217.17/362,377.80 = 253,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,217.17x = 362,377.80 × 253,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,217.17x = 91,814,511,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,814,511,369.65/264,217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,496.39

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