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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,222.72, 360,517.14 and 176,512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,222.72, 360,517.14 and 176,512.92 is: 243,607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,222.72 : 360,517.14 = 176,512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,222.72/360,517.14 = 176,512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,222.72x = 360,517.14 × 176,512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,222.72x = 63,635,933,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,635,933,091.45/261,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,607.96

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