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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,220.97, 564,415.08 and 176,434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,220.97, 564,415.08 and 176,434.87 is: 264,691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,220.97 : 564,415.08 = 176,434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,220.97/564,415.08 = 176,434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,220.97x = 564,415.08 × 176,434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,220.97x = 99,582,501,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,582,501,265.84/376,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,691.53

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