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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,214.48, 363,068.60 and 172,576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,214.48, 363,068.60 and 172,576.28 is: 238,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,214.48 : 363,068.60 = 172,576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,214.48/363,068.60 = 172,576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,214.48x = 363,068.60 × 172,576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,214.48x = 62,657,028,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,657,028,372.81/263,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,045.52

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