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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,954.97, 364,162.37 and 173,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,954.97, 364,162.37 and 173,359.98 is: 239,174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,954.97 : 364,162.37 = 173,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,954.97/364,162.37 = 173,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,954.97x = 364,162.37 × 173,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,954.97x = 63,131,180,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,131,180,313.15/263,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,174.05

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