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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,507.24, 362,133.93 and 171,823.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,507.24, 362,133.93 and 171,823.24 is: 237,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,507.24 : 362,133.93 = 171,823.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,507.24/362,133.93 = 171,823.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,507.24x = 362,133.93 × 171,823.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,507.24x = 62,223,025,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,223,025,166.53/262,507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,033.56

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