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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,467.80, 863,328.14 and 176,139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,467.80, 863,328.14 and 176,139.36 is: 264,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,467.80 : 863,328.14 = 176,139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,467.80/863,328.14 = 176,139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,467.80x = 863,328.14 × 176,139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,467.80x = 152,066,066,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,066,066,049.59/575,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,247.74

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