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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,929.52, 563,998.44 and 173,587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,929.52, 563,998.44 and 173,587.50 is: 260,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,929.52 : 563,998.44 = 173,587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,929.52/563,998.44 = 173,587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,929.52x = 563,998.44 × 173,587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,929.52x = 97,903,079,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,903,079,203.50/375,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,429.35

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