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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,828.64, 362,756.32 and 170,819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,828.64, 362,756.32 and 170,819.12 is: 235,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,828.64 : 362,756.32 = 170,819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,828.64/362,756.32 = 170,819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,828.64x = 362,756.32 × 170,819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,828.64x = 61,965,715,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,965,715,356.84/262,828.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,764.70

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