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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,355.39, 562,765.63 and 175,566.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,355.39, 562,765.63 and 175,566.86 is: 263,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,355.39 : 562,765.63 = 175,566.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,355.39/562,765.63 = 175,566.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,355.39x = 562,765.63 × 175,566.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,355.39x = 98,802,995,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,802,995,543.02/375,355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,225.20

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