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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,934.28, 560,064.90 and 173,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,934.28, 560,064.90 and 173,955 is: 260,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,934.28 : 560,064.90 = 173,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,934.28/560,064.90 = 173,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,934.28x = 560,064.90 × 173,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,934.28x = 97,426,089,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,426,089,679.50/373,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,543.35

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