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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,380.46, 543,613.92 and 175,257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,380.46, 543,613.92 and 175,257.50 is: 262,907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,380.46 : 543,613.92 = 175,257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,380.46/543,613.92 = 175,257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,380.46x = 543,613.92 × 175,257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,380.46x = 95,272,416,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,272,416,584.40/362,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,907.16

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