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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,547.89, 364,864.86 and 173,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,547.89, 364,864.86 and 173,996.82 is: 239,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,547.89 : 364,864.86 = 173,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,547.89/364,864.86 = 173,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,547.89x = 364,864.86 × 173,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,547.89x = 63,485,325,369.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,485,325,369.75/264,547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,976.68

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