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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,561.39, 364,883.49 and 174,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,561.39, 364,883.49 and 174,010.32 is: 239,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,561.39 : 364,883.49 = 174,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,561.39/364,883.49 = 174,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,561.39x = 364,883.49 × 174,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,561.39x = 63,493,492,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493,492,857.62/264,561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,995.31

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