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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,982.51, 364,200.40 and 173,387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,982.51, 364,200.40 and 173,387.59 is: 239,212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,982.51 : 364,200.40 = 173,387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,982.51/364,200.40 = 173,387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,982.51x = 364,200.40 × 173,387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,982.51x = 63,147,828,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,147,828,939.27/263,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,212.17

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