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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,176.38, 543,368.22 and 175,293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,176.38, 543,368.22 and 175,293.18 is: 262,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,176.38 : 543,368.22 = 175,293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,176.38/543,368.22 = 175,293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,176.38x = 543,368.22 × 175,293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,176.38x = 95,248,743,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,248,743,194.74/362,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,989.94

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