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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,963.21, 364,075.71 and 173,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,963.21, 364,075.71 and 173,286.08 is: 239,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,963.21 : 364,075.71 = 173,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,963.21/364,075.71 = 173,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,963.21x = 364,075.71 × 173,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,963.21x = 63,089,254,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,089,254,526.86/263,963.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,007.76

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