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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,265.84, 364,989.84 and 174,025.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,265.84, 364,989.84 and 174,025.36 is: 240,354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,265.84 : 364,989.84 = 174,025.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,265.84/364,989.84 = 174,025.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,265.84x = 364,989.84 × 174,025.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,265.84x = 63,517,488,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,517,488,302.34/264,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,354.52

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