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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,607.92, 557,423.44 and 176,818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,607.92, 557,423.44 and 176,818.44 is: 265,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,607.92 : 557,423.44 = 176,818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,607.92/557,423.44 = 176,818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,607.92x = 557,423.44 × 176,818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,607.92x = 98,562,744,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,562,744,728.53/371,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,233.17

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