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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,343.99, 363,316.39 and 172,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,343.99, 363,316.39 and 172,750.25 is: 238,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,343.99 : 363,316.39 = 172,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,343.99/363,316.39 = 172,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,343.99x = 363,316.39 × 172,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,343.99x = 62,762,997,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,762,997,678.01/263,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,330.85

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