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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,205.68, 562,054.68 and 175,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,205.68, 562,054.68 and 175,250.16 is: 262,523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,205.68 : 562,054.68 = 175,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,205.68/562,054.68 = 175,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,205.68x = 562,054.68 × 175,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,205.68x = 98,500,172,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,500,172,598.75/375,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,523.14

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