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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,702.06, 563,737.90 and 175,987.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,702.06, 563,737.90 and 175,987.92 is: 264,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,702.06 : 563,737.90 = 175,987.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,702.06/563,737.90 = 175,987.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,702.06x = 563,737.90 × 175,987.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,702.06x = 99,211,060,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,211,060,446.17/375,702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,068.45

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