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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,330.44, 544,207.98 and 175,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,330.44, 544,207.98 and 175,949 is: 263,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,330.44 : 544,207.98 = 175,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,330.44/544,207.98 = 175,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,330.44x = 544,207.98 × 175,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,330.44x = 95,752,849,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,752,849,873.02/363,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,542.05

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