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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,741.73, 362,642.60 and 172,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,741.73, 362,642.60 and 172,045.02 is: 237,460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,741.73 : 362,642.60 = 172,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,741.73/362,642.60 = 172,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,741.73x = 362,642.60 × 172,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,741.73x = 62,390,851,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,390,851,556.64/262,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,460.77

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