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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,302.25, 365,039.87 and 174,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,302.25, 365,039.87 and 174,061.59 is: 240,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,302.25 : 365,039.87 = 174,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,302.25/365,039.87 = 174,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,302.25x = 365,039.87 × 174,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,302.25x = 63,539,419,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,539,419,315.29/264,302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,404.38

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