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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,521.28, 364,842.12 and 172,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,521.28, 364,842.12 and 172,660.80 is: 238,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,521.28 : 364,842.12 = 172,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,521.28/364,842.12 = 172,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,521.28x = 364,842.12 × 172,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,521.28x = 62,993,932,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,993,932,312.90/264,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,143.16

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