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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,926.02, 563,993.16 and 173,583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,926.02, 563,993.16 and 173,583.97 is: 260,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,926.02 : 563,993.16 = 173,583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,926.02/563,993.16 = 173,583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,926.02x = 563,993.16 × 173,583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,926.02x = 97,900,171,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,900,171,765.65/375,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,424.04

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