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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,382.04, 363,378.25 and 171,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,382.04, 363,378.25 and 171,459.36 is: 236,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,382.04 : 363,378.25 = 171,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,382.04/363,378.25 = 171,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,382.04x = 363,378.25 × 171,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,382.04x = 62,304,601,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,304,601,375.24/263,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,556.00

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