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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,711.37, 563,751.87 and 175,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,711.37, 563,751.87 and 175,997.23 is: 264,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,711.37 : 563,751.87 = 175,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,711.37/563,751.87 = 175,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,711.37x = 563,751.87 × 175,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,711.37x = 99,218,767,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,218,767,527.32/375,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,082.42

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