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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,470.06, 363,656.80 and 171,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,470.06, 363,656.80 and 171,817.80 is: 237,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,470.06 : 363,656.80 = 171,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,470.06/363,656.80 = 171,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,470.06x = 363,656.80 × 171,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,470.06x = 62,482,711,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482,711,331.04/263,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,152.99

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