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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,726.50, 563,622.56 and 95,243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,726.50, 563,622.56 and 95,243.75 is: 142,873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,726.50 : 563,622.56 = 95,243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,726.50/563,622.56 = 95,243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,726.50x = 563,622.56 × 95,243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,726.50x = 53,681,525,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681,525,722.78/375,726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,873.94

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