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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,250, 855,375 and 176,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,250, 855,375 and 176,266 is: 264,399

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,250 : 855,375 = 176,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,250/855,375 = 176,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,250x = 855,375 × 176,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,250x = 150,773,529,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,773,529,750/570,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,399

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