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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,368.67, 562,785.50 and 175,580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,368.67, 562,785.50 and 175,580.14 is: 263,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,368.67 : 562,785.50 = 175,580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,368.67/562,785.50 = 175,580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,368.67x = 562,785.50 × 175,580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,368.67x = 98,813,956,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,813,956,879.97/375,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,245.08

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