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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,235.75, 564,538.14 and 176,572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,235.75, 564,538.14 and 176,572.37 is: 264,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,235.75 : 564,538.14 = 176,572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,235.75/564,538.14 = 176,572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,235.75x = 564,538.14 × 176,572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,235.75x = 99,681,838,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,681,838,746.54/376,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,945.15

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