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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,239.15, 564,543.20 and 176,575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,239.15, 564,543.20 and 176,575.77 is: 264,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,239.15 : 564,543.20 = 176,575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,239.15/564,543.20 = 176,575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,239.15x = 564,543.20 × 176,575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,239.15x = 99,684,650,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,684,650,679.70/376,239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,950.23

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