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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,718.88, 563,763.12 and 176,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,718.88, 563,763.12 and 176,004.72 is: 264,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,718.88 : 563,763.12 = 176,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,718.88/563,763.12 = 176,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,718.88x = 563,763.12 × 176,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,718.88x = 99,224,970,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,224,970,081.93/375,718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,093.65

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