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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,143.30, 550,827.68 and 175,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,143.30, 550,827.68 and 175,262.56 is: 262,947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,143.30 : 550,827.68 = 175,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,143.30/550,827.68 = 175,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,143.30x = 550,827.68 × 175,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,143.30x = 96,539,469,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,539,469,315.66/367,143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,947.65

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