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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,278.44, 544,129.98 and 175,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,278.44, 544,129.98 and 175,897 is: 263,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,278.44 : 544,129.98 = 175,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,278.44/544,129.98 = 175,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,278.44x = 544,129.98 × 175,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,278.44x = 95,710,831,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,710,831,092.06/363,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,464.11

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