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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,040.38, 563,894.52 and 176,199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,040.38, 563,894.52 and 176,199.34 is: 264,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,040.38 : 563,894.52 = 176,199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,040.38/563,894.52 = 176,199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,040.38x = 563,894.52 × 176,199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,040.38x = 99,357,842,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357,842,253.62/376,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,221.20

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