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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,028.04, 376,543.02 and 176,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,028.04, 376,543.02 and 176,481.88 is: 264,723.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,028.04 : 376,543.02 = 176,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,028.04/376,543.02 = 176,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,028.04x = 376,543.02 × 176,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,028.04x = 66,453,020,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,453,020,070.48/251,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,723.49

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