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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,927.57, 376,391.89 and 176,381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,927.57, 376,391.89 and 176,381.29 is: 264,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,927.57 : 376,391.89 = 176,381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,927.57/376,391.89 = 176,381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,927.57x = 376,391.89 × 176,381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,927.57x = 66,388,487,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,388,487,103.74/250,927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,572.31

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