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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,251.20, 376,876.80 and 176,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,251.20, 376,876.80 and 176,601.60 is: 264,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,251.20 : 376,876.80 = 176,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,251.20/376,876.80 = 176,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,251.20x = 376,876.80 × 176,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,251.20x = 66,557,045,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,557,045,882.88/251,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,902.40

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