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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,299.25, 365,035.71 and 174,058.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,299.25, 365,035.71 and 174,058.58 is: 240,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,299.25 : 365,035.71 = 174,058.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,299.25/365,035.71 = 174,058.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,299.25x = 365,035.71 × 174,058.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,299.25x = 63,537,595,506.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,537,595,506.71/264,299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,400.21

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