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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,710.30, 365,048.77 and 174,142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,710.30, 365,048.77 and 174,142.98 is: 240,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,710.30 : 365,048.77 = 174,142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,710.30/365,048.77 = 174,142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,710.30x = 365,048.77 × 174,142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,710.30x = 63,570,680,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,570,680,653.13/264,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,151.90

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