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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,248.92, 363,154.92 and 172,564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,248.92, 363,154.92 and 172,564.92 is: 238,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,248.92 : 363,154.92 = 172,564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,248.92/363,154.92 = 172,564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,248.92x = 363,154.92 × 172,564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,248.92x = 62,667,799,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,667,799,717.41/263,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,055.30

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