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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,638.54, 560,441.94 and 173,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,638.54, 560,441.94 and 173,890.08 is: 260,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,638.54 : 560,441.94 = 173,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,638.54/560,441.94 = 173,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,638.54x = 560,441.94 × 173,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,638.54x = 97,455,293,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,455,293,781.96/373,638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,827.73

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