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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,959.32, 398,241.90 and 175,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,959.32, 398,241.90 and 175,307.82 is: 263,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,959.32 : 398,241.90 = 175,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,959.32/398,241.90 = 175,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,959.32x = 398,241.90 × 175,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,959.32x = 69,814,919,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,814,919,321.66/264,959.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,492.97

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