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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,726.86, 365,188.57 and 172,899.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,726.86, 365,188.57 and 172,899.95 is: 238,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,726.86 : 365,188.57 = 172,899.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,726.86/365,188.57 = 172,899.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,726.86x = 365,188.57 × 172,899.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,726.86x = 63,141,084,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,141,084,275.54/264,726.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,514.08

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