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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,237.86, 564,541.26 and 176,574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,237.86, 564,541.26 and 176,574.48 is: 264,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,237.86 : 564,541.26 = 176,574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,237.86/564,541.26 = 176,574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,237.86x = 564,541.26 × 176,574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,237.86x = 99,683,579,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,683,579,423.04/376,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,948.29

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