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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,959.84, 565,440.12 and 177,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,959.84, 565,440.12 and 177,133.68 is: 265,700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,959.84 : 565,440.12 = 177,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,959.84/565,440.12 = 177,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,959.84x = 565,440.12 × 177,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,959.84x = 100,158,489,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,158,489,275.24/376,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,700.69

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