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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,861.43, 365,323.66 and 174,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,861.43, 365,323.66 and 174,188.41 is: 240,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,861.43 : 365,323.66 = 174,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,861.43/365,323.66 = 174,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,861.43x = 365,323.66 × 174,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,861.43x = 63,635,146,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,635,146,122.00/264,861.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,258.26

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