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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,881.08, 362,537.71 and 172,203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,881.08, 362,537.71 and 172,203.98 is: 237,485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,881.08 : 362,537.71 = 172,203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,881.08/362,537.71 = 172,203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,881.08x = 362,537.71 × 172,203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,881.08x = 62,430,434,318.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,430,434,318.89/262,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,485.46

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