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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,259.10, 564,443.73 and 176,599.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,259.10, 564,443.73 and 176,599.77 is: 264,925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,259.10 : 564,443.73 = 176,599.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,259.10/564,443.73 = 176,599.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,259.10x = 564,443.73 × 176,599.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,259.10x = 99,680,632,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,680,632,895.94/376,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,925.51

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