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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,844.24, 362,885.73 and 171,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,844.24, 362,885.73 and 171,050.96 is: 236,154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,844.24 : 362,885.73 = 171,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,844.24/362,885.73 = 171,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,844.24x = 362,885.73 × 171,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,844.24x = 62,071,952,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,071,952,486.80/262,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,154.89

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