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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,063.94, 365,939.07 and 174,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,063.94, 365,939.07 and 174,682.52 is: 241,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,063.94 : 365,939.07 = 174,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,063.94/365,939.07 = 174,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,063.94x = 365,939.07 × 174,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,063.94x = 63,923,158,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,923,158,914.06/265,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,161.28

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