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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,559.89, 364,881.42 and 174,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,559.89, 364,881.42 and 174,008.82 is: 239,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,559.89 : 364,881.42 = 174,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,559.89/364,881.42 = 174,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,559.89x = 364,881.42 × 174,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,559.89x = 63,492,585,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,492,585,334.12/264,559.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,993.24

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