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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,718.72, 562,262.62 and 175,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,718.72, 562,262.62 and 175,053.14 is: 262,665.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,718.72 : 562,262.62 = 175,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,718.72/562,262.62 = 175,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,718.72x = 562,262.62 × 175,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,718.72x = 98,425,837,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,425,837,135.63/374,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,665.92

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