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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,233.47, 361,533.77 and 171,433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,233.47, 361,533.77 and 171,433.32 is: 236,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,233.47 : 361,533.77 = 171,433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,233.47/361,533.77 = 171,433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,233.47x = 361,533.77 × 171,433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,233.47x = 61,978,933,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978,933,626.05/262,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,350.21

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