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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,973.47, 361,311.94 and 175,906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,973.47, 361,311.94 and 175,906.52 is: 242,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,973.47 : 361,311.94 = 175,906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,973.47/361,311.94 = 175,906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,973.47x = 361,311.94 × 175,906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,973.47x = 63,557,125,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,557,125,768.09/261,973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,609.01

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