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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,549.90, 364,867.62 and 173,998.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,549.90, 364,867.62 and 173,998.82 is: 239,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,549.90 : 364,867.62 = 173,998.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,549.90/364,867.62 = 173,998.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,549.90x = 364,867.62 × 173,998.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,549.90x = 63,486,535,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,486,535,336.21/264,549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,979.43

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