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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,948.14, 362,794.95 and 177,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,948.14, 362,794.95 and 177,028.20 is: 244,249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,948.14 : 362,794.95 = 177,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,948.14/362,794.95 = 177,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,948.14x = 362,794.95 × 177,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,948.14x = 64,224,936,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224,936,967.59/262,948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,249.44

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