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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,207.68, 562,057.68 and 175,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,207.68, 562,057.68 and 175,252.16 is: 262,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,207.68 : 562,057.68 = 175,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,207.68/562,057.68 = 175,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,207.68x = 562,057.68 × 175,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,207.68x = 98,501,822,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,501,822,464.59/375,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,526.14

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