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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,148.24, 363,185.54 and 172,766.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,148.24, 363,185.54 and 172,766.37 is: 238,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,148.24 : 363,185.54 = 172,766.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,148.24/363,185.54 = 172,766.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,148.24x = 363,185.54 × 172,766.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,148.24x = 62,746,246,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,746,246,518.46/263,148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,444.48

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