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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,146.74, 363,183.46 and 172,764.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,146.74, 363,183.46 and 172,764.87 is: 238,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,146.74 : 363,183.46 = 172,764.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,146.74/363,183.46 = 172,764.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,146.74x = 363,183.46 × 172,764.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,146.74x = 62,745,344,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,745,344,183.08/263,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,442.41

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