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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,027.04, 376,541.52 and 176,480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,027.04, 376,541.52 and 176,480.88 is: 264,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,027.04 : 376,541.52 = 176,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,027.04/376,541.52 = 176,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,027.04x = 376,541.52 × 176,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,027.04x = 66,452,378,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,378,806.14/251,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,721.99

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