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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,059.12, 376,589.04 and 176,512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,059.12, 376,589.04 and 176,512.72 is: 264,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,059.12 : 376,589.04 = 176,512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,059.12/376,589.04 = 176,512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,059.12x = 376,589.04 × 176,512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,059.12x = 66,472,755,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,472,755,772.59/251,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,769.33

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