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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,635.39, 564,472.23 and 176,514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,635.39, 564,472.23 and 176,514.87 is: 264,546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,635.39 : 564,472.23 = 176,514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,635.39/564,472.23 = 176,514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,635.39x = 564,472.23 × 176,514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,635.39x = 99,637,742,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637,742,297.06/376,635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,546.95

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