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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,175.48, 517,818.73 and 254,355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,175.48, 517,818.73 and 254,355.61 is: 351,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,175.48 : 517,818.73 = 254,355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,175.48/517,818.73 = 254,355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,175.48x = 517,818.73 × 254,355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,175.48x = 131,710,096,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,710,096,349.48/375,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,062.65

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