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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,595.08, 365,292.59 and 174,213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,595.08, 365,292.59 and 174,213.54 is: 240,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,595.08 : 365,292.59 = 174,213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,595.08/365,292.59 = 174,213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,595.08x = 365,292.59 × 174,213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,595.08x = 63,638,914,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,638,914,368.60/264,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,514.35

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