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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,244, 564,550.52 and 176,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,244, 564,550.52 and 176,580.60 is: 264,957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,244 : 564,550.52 = 176,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,244/564,550.52 = 176,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,244x = 564,550.52 × 176,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,244x = 99,688,669,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,688,669,551.91/376,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,957.50

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