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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,858.26, 564,827.45 and 176,911.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,858.26, 564,827.45 and 176,911.74 is: 265,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,858.26 : 564,827.45 = 176,911.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,858.26/564,827.45 = 176,911.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,858.26x = 564,827.45 × 176,911.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,858.26x = 99,924,606,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,924,606,094.70/376,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,151.69

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