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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,002.82, 563,977.77 and 176,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,002.82, 563,977.77 and 176,366.98 is: 264,538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,002.82 : 563,977.77 = 176,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,002.82/563,977.77 = 176,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,002.82x = 563,977.77 × 176,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,002.82x = 99,467,056,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,467,056,082.03/376,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,538.06

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