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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,411.63, 363,261.30 and 174,850.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,411.63, 363,261.30 and 174,850.17 is: 241,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,411.63 : 363,261.30 = 174,850.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,411.63/363,261.30 = 174,850.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,411.63x = 363,261.30 × 174,850.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,411.63x = 63,516,300,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,516,300,387.27/263,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,129.45

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