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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,233.40, 375,414.10 and 176,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,233.40, 375,414.10 and 176,505.40 is: 264,803.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,233.40 : 375,414.10 = 176,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,233.40/375,414.10 = 176,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,233.40x = 375,414.10 × 176,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,233.40x = 66,262,615,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,262,615,886.14/250,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,803.24

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