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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,353.44, 544,242.40 and 175,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,353.44, 544,242.40 and 175,972 is: 263,576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,353.44 : 544,242.40 = 175,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,353.44/544,242.40 = 175,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,353.44x = 544,242.40 × 175,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,353.44x = 95,771,423,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,771,423,612.80/363,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,576.49

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