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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,471.81, 562,814.06 and 175,623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,471.81, 562,814.06 and 175,623.75 is: 263,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,471.81 : 562,814.06 = 175,623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,471.81/562,814.06 = 175,623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,471.81x = 562,814.06 × 175,623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,471.81x = 98,843,514,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,843,514,891.81/375,471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,251.49

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