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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,042.20, 376,563.30 and 176,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,042.20, 376,563.30 and 176,246.80 is: 264,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,042.20 : 376,563.30 = 176,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,042.20/376,563.30 = 176,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,042.20x = 376,563.30 × 176,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,042.20x = 66,368,076,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,368,076,622.44/251,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,370.20

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