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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,060.68, 561,837.18 and 175,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,060.68, 561,837.18 and 175,105.16 is: 262,305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,060.68 : 561,837.18 = 175,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,060.68/561,837.18 = 175,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,060.68x = 561,837.18 × 175,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,060.68x = 98,380,589,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,380,589,297.85/375,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,305.79

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