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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,112.28, 562,396.26 and 175,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,112.28, 562,396.26 and 175,320.92 is: 262,854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,112.28 : 562,396.26 = 175,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,112.28/562,396.26 = 175,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,112.28x = 562,396.26 × 175,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,112.28x = 98,599,829,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,599,829,707.76/375,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,854.18

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