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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,953.54, 565,523.25 and 187,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,953.54, 565,523.25 and 187,503.75 is: 281,301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,953.54 : 565,523.25 = 187,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,953.54/565,523.25 = 187,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,953.54x = 565,523.25 × 187,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,953.54x = 106,037,730,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,037,730,087.19/376,953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,301.86

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