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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,968.32, 364,180.82 and 173,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,968.32, 364,180.82 and 173,373.40 is: 239,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,968.32 : 364,180.82 = 173,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,968.32/364,180.82 = 173,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,968.32x = 364,180.82 × 173,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,968.32x = 63,139,266,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,139,266,978.19/263,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,192.59

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