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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,823.46, 563,603.87 and 176,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,823.46, 563,603.87 and 176,237.84 is: 264,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,823.46 : 563,603.87 = 176,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,823.46/563,603.87 = 176,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,823.46x = 563,603.87 × 176,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,823.46x = 99,328,330,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,328,330,514.05/375,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,295.18

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