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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,293.25, 365,027.40 and 174,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,293.25, 365,027.40 and 174,052.59 is: 240,391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,293.25 : 365,027.40 = 174,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,293.25/365,027.40 = 174,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,293.25x = 365,027.40 × 174,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,293.25x = 63,533,964,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533,964,390.97/264,293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,391.93

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