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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,993.58, 364,175.60 and 173,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,993.58, 364,175.60 and 173,336.36 is: 239,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,993.58 : 364,175.60 = 173,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,993.58/364,175.60 = 173,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,993.58x = 364,175.60 × 173,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,993.58x = 63,124,870,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,124,870,217.26/263,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,115.17

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