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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,469.06, 363,655.42 and 171,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,469.06, 363,655.42 and 171,816.80 is: 237,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,469.06 : 363,655.42 = 171,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,469.06/363,655.42 = 171,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,469.06x = 363,655.42 × 171,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,469.06x = 62,482,110,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482,110,567.06/263,469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,151.61

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