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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,574.36, 364,901.52 and 174,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,574.36, 364,901.52 and 174,023.32 is: 240,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,574.36 : 364,901.52 = 174,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,574.36/364,901.52 = 174,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,574.36x = 364,901.52 × 174,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,574.36x = 63,501,373,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,501,373,983.45/264,574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,013.33

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