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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,211.30, 392,332.80 and 173,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,211.30, 392,332.80 and 173,637.80 is: 259,804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,211.30 : 392,332.80 = 173,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,211.30/392,332.80 = 173,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,211.30x = 392,332.80 × 173,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,211.30x = 68,123,804,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,123,804,259.84/262,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,804.99

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