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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,336.58, 363,582.63 and 172,846.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,336.58, 363,582.63 and 172,846.38 is: 238,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,336.58 : 363,582.63 = 172,846.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,336.58/363,582.63 = 172,846.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,336.58x = 363,582.63 × 172,846.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,336.58x = 62,843,941,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,843,941,426.38/263,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,644.94

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