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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,378.46, 543,610.92 and 175,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,378.46, 543,610.92 and 175,255.50 is: 262,904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,378.46 : 543,610.92 = 175,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,378.46/543,610.92 = 175,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,378.46x = 543,610.92 × 175,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,378.46x = 95,270,803,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,270,803,590.06/362,378.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,904.16

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