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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,436.19, 363,295.19 and 174,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,436.19, 363,295.19 and 174,874.76 is: 241,163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,436.19 : 363,295.19 = 174,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,436.19/363,295.19 = 174,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,436.19x = 363,295.19 × 174,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,436.19x = 63,531,159,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531,159,160.40/263,436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,163.37

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