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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,923.57, 376,385.89 and 176,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,923.57, 376,385.89 and 176,377.29 is: 264,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,923.57 : 376,385.89 = 176,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,923.57/376,385.89 = 176,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,923.57x = 376,385.89 × 176,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,923.57x = 66,385,923,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385,923,272.44/250,923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,566.31

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