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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,231.90, 364,942.86 and 173,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,231.90, 364,942.86 and 173,991.24 is: 240,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,231.90 : 364,942.86 = 173,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,231.90/364,942.86 = 173,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,231.90x = 364,942.86 × 173,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,231.90x = 63,496,860,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496,860,740.55/264,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,307.32

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