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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,240.90, 364,955.28 and 174,000.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,240.90, 364,955.28 and 174,000.24 is: 240,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,240.90 : 364,955.28 = 174,000.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,240.90/364,955.28 = 174,000.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,240.90x = 364,955.28 × 174,000.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,240.90x = 63,502,306,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,502,306,309.27/264,240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,319.75

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