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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,434.62, 363,593.43 and 178,579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,434.62, 363,593.43 and 178,579.02 is: 246,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,434.62 : 363,593.43 = 178,579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,434.62/363,593.43 = 178,579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,434.62x = 363,593.43 × 178,579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,434.62x = 64,930,158,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,930,158,407.84/263,434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,475.42

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