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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,863.93, 361,344.16 and 175,805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,863.93, 361,344.16 and 175,805.48 is: 242,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,863.93 : 361,344.16 = 175,805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,863.93/361,344.16 = 175,805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,863.93x = 361,344.16 × 175,805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,863.93x = 63,526,283,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526,283,494.00/261,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,592.72

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