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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,814.82, 565,222.22 and 176,988.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,814.82, 565,222.22 and 176,988.62 is: 265,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,814.82 : 565,222.22 = 176,988.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,814.82/565,222.22 = 176,988.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,814.82x = 565,222.22 × 176,988.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,814.82x = 100,037,900,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,037,900,711.14/376,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,482.93

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