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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,239, 564,543.02 and 176,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,239, 564,543.02 and 176,575.62 is: 264,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,239 : 564,543.02 = 176,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,239/564,543.02 = 176,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,239x = 564,543.02 × 176,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,239x = 99,684,533,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,684,533,773.17/376,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,950.03

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