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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,842.27, 563,495.57 and 176,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,842.27, 563,495.57 and 176,053.66 is: 263,955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,842.27 : 563,495.57 = 176,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,842.27/563,495.57 = 176,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,842.27x = 563,495.57 × 176,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,842.27x = 99,205,457,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205,457,492.29/375,842.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,955.03

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