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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,356.31, 562,640.81 and 175,508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,356.31, 562,640.81 and 175,508.25 is: 263,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,356.31 : 562,640.81 = 175,508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,356.31/562,640.81 = 175,508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,356.31x = 562,640.81 × 175,508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,356.31x = 98,748,103,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,748,103,064.14/375,356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,078.31

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