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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,275.84, 365,003.66 and 174,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,275.84, 365,003.66 and 174,035.36 is: 240,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,275.84 : 365,003.66 = 174,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,275.84/365,003.66 = 174,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,275.84x = 365,003.66 × 174,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,275.84x = 63,523,543,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523,543,369.42/264,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,368.33

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