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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,771, 365,132.52 and 174,203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,771, 365,132.52 and 174,203.82 is: 240,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,771 : 365,132.52 = 174,203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,771/365,132.52 = 174,203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,771x = 365,132.52 × 174,203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,771x = 63,607,479,790.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,607,479,790.23/264,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,235.83

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