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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,795.28, 377,257.14 and 176,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,795.28, 377,257.14 and 176,773.08 is: 264,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,795.28 : 377,257.14 = 176,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,795.28/377,257.14 = 176,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,795.28x = 377,257.14 × 176,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,795.28x = 66,688,906,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,688,906,589.79/251,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,853.68

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