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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,241.52, 564,546.76 and 176,578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,241.52, 564,546.76 and 176,578.12 is: 264,953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,241.52 : 564,546.76 = 176,578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,241.52/564,546.76 = 176,578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,241.52x = 564,546.76 × 176,578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,241.52x = 99,686,605,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,686,605,532.89/376,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,953.76

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