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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,049.93, 362,766.80 and 172,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,049.93, 362,766.80 and 172,372.96 is: 237,716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,049.93 : 362,766.80 = 172,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,049.93/362,766.80 = 172,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,049.93x = 362,766.80 × 172,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,049.93x = 62,531,187,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,531,187,990.12/263,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,716.04

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