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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,805.34, 365,489.55 and 174,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,805.34, 365,489.55 and 174,169.58 is: 240,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,805.34 : 365,489.55 = 174,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,805.34/365,489.55 = 174,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,805.34x = 365,489.55 × 174,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,805.34x = 63,657,159,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,657,159,590.44/264,805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,392.29

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