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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,294, 365,028.46 and 174,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,294, 365,028.46 and 174,053.32 is: 240,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,294 : 365,028.46 = 174,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,294/365,028.46 = 174,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,294x = 365,028.46 × 174,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,294x = 63,534,414,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534,414,009.78/264,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,392.95

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