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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,507.19, 362,165.18 and 171,914.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,507.19, 362,165.18 and 171,914.81 is: 237,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,507.19 : 362,165.18 = 171,914.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,507.19/362,165.18 = 171,914.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,507.19x = 362,165.18 × 171,914.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,507.19x = 62,261,555,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,261,555,437.92/262,507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,180.39

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