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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,330.52, 412,946.51 and 175,193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,330.52, 412,946.51 and 175,193.25 is: 262,758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,330.52 : 412,946.51 = 175,193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,330.52/412,946.51 = 175,193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,330.52x = 412,946.51 × 175,193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,330.52x = 72,345,440,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,345,440,287.09/275,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,758.52

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