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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,844.74, 563,499.24 and 176,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,844.74, 563,499.24 and 176,056.14 is: 263,958.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,844.74 : 563,499.24 = 176,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,844.74/563,499.24 = 176,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,844.74x = 563,499.24 × 176,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,844.74x = 99,207,501,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,207,501,087.33/375,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,958.73

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