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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,812.81, 565,219.22 and 176,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,812.81, 565,219.22 and 176,986.62 is: 265,479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,812.81 : 565,219.22 = 176,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,812.81/565,219.22 = 176,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,812.81x = 565,219.22 × 176,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,812.81x = 100,036,238,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,036,238,421.90/376,812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,479.93

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