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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,229.88, 364,940.08 and 173,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,229.88, 364,940.08 and 173,989.24 is: 240,304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,229.88 : 364,940.08 = 173,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,229.88/364,940.08 = 173,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,229.88x = 364,940.08 × 173,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,229.88x = 63,495,647,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,495,647,164.74/264,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,304.57

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