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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,938.23, 365,429.44 and 174,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,938.23, 365,429.44 and 174,265.21 is: 240,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,938.23 : 365,429.44 = 174,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,938.23/365,429.44 = 174,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,938.23x = 365,429.44 × 174,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,938.23x = 63,681,637,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681,637,230.46/264,938.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,364.09

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