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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,599.73, 365,234.67 and 174,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,599.73, 365,234.67 and 174,014.19 is: 240,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,599.73 : 365,234.67 = 174,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,599.73/365,234.67 = 174,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,599.73x = 365,234.67 × 174,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,599.73x = 63,556,015,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,556,015,259.97/264,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,196.83

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