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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,719.88, 563,764.62 and 176,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,719.88, 563,764.62 and 176,005.72 is: 264,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,719.88 : 563,764.62 = 176,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,719.88/563,764.62 = 176,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,719.88x = 563,764.62 × 176,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,719.88x = 99,225,797,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,225,797,853.63/375,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,095.15

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