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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,488.78, 564,567.39 and 176,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,488.78, 564,567.39 and 176,865.90 is: 265,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,488.78 : 564,567.39 = 176,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,488.78/564,567.39 = 176,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,488.78x = 564,567.39 × 176,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,488.78x = 99,852,719,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,852,719,543.00/376,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,220.97

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