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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,237.84, 364,951.08 and 173,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,237.84, 364,951.08 and 173,997.24 is: 240,315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,237.84 : 364,951.08 = 173,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,237.84/364,951.08 = 173,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,237.84x = 364,951.08 × 173,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,237.84x = 63,500,480,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,500,480,655.02/264,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,315.62

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