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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,266.84, 364,991.22 and 174,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,266.84, 364,991.22 and 174,026.36 is: 240,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,266.84 : 364,991.22 = 174,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,266.84/364,991.22 = 174,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,266.84x = 364,991.22 × 174,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,266.84x = 63,518,093,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518,093,448.56/264,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,355.90

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