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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,792.28, 377,252.64 and 176,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,792.28, 377,252.64 and 176,770.08 is: 264,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,792.28 : 377,252.64 = 176,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,792.28/377,252.64 = 176,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,792.28x = 377,252.64 × 176,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,792.28x = 66,686,979,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,686,979,353.01/251,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,849.18

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