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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,952.54, 565,521.75 and 187,502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,952.54, 565,521.75 and 187,502.75 is: 281,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,952.54 : 565,521.75 = 187,502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,952.54/565,521.75 = 187,502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,952.54x = 565,521.75 × 187,502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,952.54x = 106,036,882,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,036,882,602.91/376,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,300.36

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