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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,929.04, 563,997.68 and 173,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,929.04, 563,997.68 and 173,586.96 is: 260,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,929.04 : 563,997.68 = 173,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,929.04/563,997.68 = 173,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,929.04x = 563,997.68 × 173,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,929.04x = 97,902,642,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,902,642,718.25/375,929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,428.52

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