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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,427.44, 363,288.36 and 176,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,427.44, 363,288.36 and 176,060 is: 242,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,427.44 : 363,288.36 = 176,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,427.44/363,288.36 = 176,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,427.44x = 363,288.36 × 176,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,427.44x = 63,960,548,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,960,548,661.60/263,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,801.39

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