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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,055.12, 376,583.04 and 176,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,055.12, 376,583.04 and 176,508.72 is: 264,763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,055.12 : 376,583.04 = 176,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,055.12/376,583.04 = 176,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,055.12x = 376,583.04 × 176,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,055.12x = 66,470,190,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470,190,364.11/251,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,763.33

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