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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,039.38, 563,893.02 and 176,198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,039.38, 563,893.02 and 176,198.34 is: 264,219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,039.38 : 563,893.02 = 176,198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,039.38/563,893.02 = 176,198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,039.38x = 563,893.02 × 176,198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,039.38x = 99,357,014,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357,014,061.59/376,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,219.71

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