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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,232.40, 375,412.60 and 176,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,232.40, 375,412.60 and 176,504.40 is: 264,801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,232.40 : 375,412.60 = 176,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,232.40/375,412.60 = 176,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,232.40x = 375,412.60 × 176,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,232.40x = 66,261,975,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,261,975,715.44/250,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,801.74

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