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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,324.44, 544,198.98 and 175,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,324.44, 544,198.98 and 175,943 is: 263,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,324.44 : 544,198.98 = 175,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,324.44/544,198.98 = 175,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,324.44x = 544,198.98 × 175,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,324.44x = 95,748,001,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,748,001,138.14/363,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,533.06

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