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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,960.84, 565,441.62 and 177,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,960.84, 565,441.62 and 177,134.68 is: 265,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,960.84 : 565,441.62 = 177,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,960.84/565,441.62 = 177,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,960.84x = 565,441.62 × 177,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,960.84x = 100,159,320,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,159,320,417.38/376,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,702.19

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