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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,220.93, 393,331.39 and 173,453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,220.93, 393,331.39 and 173,453.67 is: 260,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,220.93 : 393,331.39 = 173,453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,220.93/393,331.39 = 173,453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,220.93x = 393,331.39 × 173,453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,220.93x = 68,224,773,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,224,773,121.70/262,220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,180.50

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