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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,922.57, 376,384.39 and 176,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,922.57, 376,384.39 and 176,376.29 is: 264,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,922.57 : 376,384.39 = 176,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,922.57/376,384.39 = 176,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,922.57x = 376,384.39 × 176,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,922.57x = 66,385,279,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385,279,999.25/250,922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,564.80

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