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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,842.02, 563,495.19 and 176,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,842.02, 563,495.19 and 176,053.42 is: 263,954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,842.02 : 563,495.19 = 176,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,842.02/563,495.19 = 176,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,842.02x = 563,495.19 × 176,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,842.02x = 99,205,253,944.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205,253,944.31/375,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,954.67

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