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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,657.91, 362,522.09 and 170,891.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,657.91, 362,522.09 and 170,891.86 is: 235,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,657.91 : 362,522.09 = 170,891.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,657.91/362,522.09 = 170,891.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,657.91x = 362,522.09 × 170,891.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,657.91x = 61,952,073,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952,073,344.88/262,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,866.01

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