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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,417.20, 392,969.70 and 173,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,417.20, 392,969.70 and 173,187.60 is: 259,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,417.20 : 392,969.70 = 173,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,417.20/392,969.70 = 173,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,417.20x = 392,969.70 × 173,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,417.20x = 68,057,479,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,057,479,215.72/262,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,348.39

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