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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,149.24, 363,186.92 and 172,767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,149.24, 363,186.92 and 172,767.37 is: 238,445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,149.24 : 363,186.92 = 172,767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,149.24/363,186.92 = 172,767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,149.24x = 363,186.92 × 172,767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,149.24x = 62,746,848,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,746,848,986.80/263,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,445.87

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