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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,920.50, 375,435.45 and 176,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,920.50, 375,435.45 and 176,188.28 is: 263,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,920.50 : 375,435.45 = 176,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,920.50/375,435.45 = 176,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,920.50x = 375,435.45 × 176,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,920.50x = 66,147,326,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,147,326,186.53/250,920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,618.66

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