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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,959.06, 376,439.13 and 176,412.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,959.06, 376,439.13 and 176,412.33 is: 264,618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,959.06 : 376,439.13 = 176,412.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,959.06/376,439.13 = 176,412.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,959.06x = 376,439.13 × 176,412.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,959.06x = 66,408,504,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408,504,026.47/250,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,618.87

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