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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,168.44, 637,831.14 and 175,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,168.44, 637,831.14 and 175,869.88 is: 263,837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,168.44 : 637,831.14 = 175,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,168.44/637,831.14 = 175,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,168.44x = 637,831.14 × 175,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,168.44x = 112,175,286,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,175,286,052.06/425,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,837.28

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