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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,491.78, 564,571.89 and 176,868.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,491.78, 564,571.89 and 176,868.90 is: 265,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,491.78 : 564,571.89 = 176,868.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,491.78/564,571.89 = 176,868.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,491.78x = 564,571.89 × 176,868.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,491.78x = 99,855,209,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,855,209,155.22/376,491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,225.47

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