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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,778.44, 563,861.45 and 176,119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,778.44, 563,861.45 and 176,119.11 is: 264,269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,778.44 : 563,861.45 = 176,119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,778.44/563,861.45 = 176,119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,778.44x = 563,861.45 × 176,119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,778.44x = 99,306,777,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,306,777,177.61/375,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,269.49

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