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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,503.24, 362,128.41 and 171,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,503.24, 362,128.41 and 171,819.24 is: 237,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,503.24 : 362,128.41 = 171,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,503.24/362,128.41 = 171,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,503.24x = 362,128.41 × 171,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,503.24x = 62,220,628,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,220,628,188.61/262,503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,028.04

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