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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,799.59, 364,168.96 and 176,734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,799.59, 364,168.96 and 176,734.62 is: 243,977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,799.59 : 364,168.96 = 176,734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,799.59/364,168.96 = 176,734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,799.59x = 364,168.96 × 176,734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,799.59x = 64,361,262,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,361,262,319.56/263,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,977.88

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