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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,975.89, 362,833.23 and 177,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,975.89, 362,833.23 and 177,055.95 is: 244,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,975.89 : 362,833.23 = 177,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,975.89/362,833.23 = 177,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,975.89x = 362,833.23 × 177,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,975.89x = 64,241,782,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,241,782,229.22/262,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,287.73

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