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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,342.11, 363,590.22 and 172,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,342.11, 363,590.22 and 172,851.88 is: 238,652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,342.11 : 363,590.22 = 172,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,342.11/363,590.22 = 172,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,342.11x = 363,590.22 × 172,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,342.11x = 62,847,253,076.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,847,253,076.61/263,342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,652.50

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