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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,001.82, 563,976.27 and 176,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,001.82, 563,976.27 and 176,365.98 is: 264,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,001.82 : 563,976.27 = 176,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,001.82/563,976.27 = 176,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,001.82x = 563,976.27 × 176,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,001.82x = 99,466,227,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,466,227,555.29/376,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,536.56

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