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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,453.67, 362,091.34 and 171,861.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,453.67, 362,091.34 and 171,861.29 is: 237,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,453.67 : 362,091.34 = 171,861.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,453.67/362,091.34 = 171,861.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,453.67x = 362,091.34 × 171,861.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,453.67x = 62,229,486,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,229,486,105.84/262,453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,106.56

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