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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,429.44, 363,291.12 and 176,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,429.44, 363,291.12 and 176,062 is: 242,804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,429.44 : 363,291.12 = 176,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,429.44/363,291.12 = 176,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,429.44x = 363,291.12 × 176,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,429.44x = 63,961,761,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,961,761,169.44/263,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,804.15

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