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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,705.91, 365,109.42 and 174,032.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,705.91, 365,109.42 and 174,032.89 is: 240,043.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,705.91 : 365,109.42 = 174,032.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,705.91/365,109.42 = 174,032.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,705.91x = 365,109.42 × 174,032.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,705.91x = 63,541,047,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,541,047,268.67/264,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,043.93

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