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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,926.57, 376,390.39 and 176,380.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,926.57, 376,390.39 and 176,380.29 is: 264,570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,926.57 : 376,390.39 = 176,380.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,926.57/376,390.39 = 176,380.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,926.57x = 376,390.39 × 176,380.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,926.57x = 66,387,846,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,387,846,141.41/250,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,570.81

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