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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,954.54, 565,524.75 and 187,504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,954.54, 565,524.75 and 187,504.75 is: 281,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,954.54 : 565,524.75 = 187,504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,954.54/565,524.75 = 187,504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,954.54x = 565,524.75 × 187,504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,954.54x = 106,038,576,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,038,576,867.56/376,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,303.36

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