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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,841.77, 563,494.82 and 176,053.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,841.77, 563,494.82 and 176,053.17 is: 263,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,841.77 : 563,494.82 = 176,053.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,841.77/563,494.82 = 176,053.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,841.77x = 563,494.82 × 176,053.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,841.77x = 99,205,045,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205,045,641.84/375,841.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,954.29

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