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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,430.44, 363,292.50 and 176,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,430.44, 363,292.50 and 176,063 is: 242,805.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,430.44 : 363,292.50 = 176,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,430.44/363,292.50 = 176,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,430.44x = 363,292.50 × 176,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,430.44x = 63,962,367,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962,367,427.50/263,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,805.53

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