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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,573.96, 363,583.50 and 166,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,573.96, 363,583.50 and 166,747.76 is: 230,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,573.96 : 363,583.50 = 166,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,573.96/363,583.50 = 166,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,573.96x = 363,583.50 × 166,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,573.96x = 60,626,734,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,626,734,197.96/263,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,017.92

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