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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,172.16, 361,946.88 and 173,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,172.16, 361,946.88 and 173,007.36 is: 238,848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,172.16 : 361,946.88 = 173,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,172.16/361,946.88 = 173,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,172.16x = 361,946.88 × 173,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,172.16x = 62,619,474,169.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,474,169.04/262,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,848.68

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