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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,963.32, 398,247.92 and 175,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,963.32, 398,247.92 and 175,311.84 is: 263,499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,963.32 : 398,247.92 = 175,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,963.32/398,247.92 = 175,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,963.32x = 398,247.92 × 175,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,963.32x = 69,817,575,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,817,575,631.37/264,963.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,499.02

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