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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,531.37, 364,842.16 and 173,980.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,531.37, 364,842.16 and 173,980.32 is: 239,953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,531.37 : 364,842.16 = 173,980.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,531.37/364,842.16 = 173,980.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,531.37x = 364,842.16 × 173,980.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,531.37x = 63,475,355,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,475,355,746.29/264,531.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,953.98

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