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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,016.03, 376,524.36 and 176,469.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,016.03, 376,524.36 and 176,469.57 is: 264,704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,016.03 : 376,524.36 = 176,469.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,016.03/376,524.36 = 176,469.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,016.03x = 376,524.36 × 176,469.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,016.03x = 66,445,091,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445,091,903.73/251,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,704.58

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