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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,930, 376,395.56 and 176,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,930, 376,395.56 and 176,383.74 is: 264,576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,930 : 376,395.56 = 176,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,930/376,395.56 = 176,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,930x = 376,395.56 × 176,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,930x = 66,390,056,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390,056,592.19/250,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,576.00

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