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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,938.73, 365,430.13 and 174,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,938.73, 365,430.13 and 174,265.71 is: 240,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,938.73 : 365,430.13 = 174,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,938.73/365,430.13 = 174,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,938.73x = 365,430.13 × 174,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,938.73x = 63,681,940,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681,940,188.51/264,938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,364.78

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