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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,026.04, 376,540.02 and 176,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,026.04, 376,540.02 and 176,479.88 is: 264,720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,026.04 : 376,540.02 = 176,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,026.04/376,540.02 = 176,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,026.04x = 376,540.02 × 176,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,026.04x = 66,451,737,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,451,737,544.80/251,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,720.49

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