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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,056.12, 376,584.54 and 176,509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,056.12, 376,584.54 and 176,509.72 is: 264,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,056.12 : 376,584.54 = 176,509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,056.12/376,584.54 = 176,509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,056.12x = 376,584.54 × 176,509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,056.12x = 66,470,831,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470,831,711.73/251,056.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,764.83

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