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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,884.84, 362,542.88 and 172,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,884.84, 362,542.88 and 172,207.73 is: 237,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,884.84 : 362,542.88 = 172,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,884.84/362,542.88 = 172,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,884.84x = 362,542.88 × 172,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,884.84x = 62,432,683,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432,683,718.71/262,884.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,490.62

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