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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,924.57, 376,387.39 and 176,378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,924.57, 376,387.39 and 176,378.29 is: 264,567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,924.57 : 376,387.39 = 176,378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,924.57/376,387.39 = 176,378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,924.57x = 376,387.39 × 176,378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,924.57x = 66,386,564,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,386,564,225.76/250,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,567.81

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