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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,741.13, 364,019.13 and 171,974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,741.13, 364,019.13 and 171,974.97 is: 237,362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,741.13 : 364,019.13 = 171,974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,741.13/364,019.13 = 171,974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,741.13x = 364,019.13 × 171,974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,741.13x = 62,602,178,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,602,178,961.18/263,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,362.22

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