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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,870.79, 565,230.99 and 184,662.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,870.79, 565,230.99 and 184,662.65 is: 276,957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,870.79 : 565,230.99 = 184,662.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,870.79/565,230.99 = 184,662.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,870.79x = 565,230.99 × 184,662.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,870.79x = 104,377,054,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,377,054,581.09/376,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,957.13

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