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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,467.06, 363,652.66 and 171,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,467.06, 363,652.66 and 171,814.80 is: 237,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,467.06 : 363,652.66 = 171,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,467.06/363,652.66 = 171,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,467.06x = 363,652.66 × 171,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,467.06x = 62,480,910,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,480,910,625.83/263,467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,148.85

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