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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,633.73, 379,148.59 and 176,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,633.73, 379,148.59 and 176,235.34 is: 264,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,633.73 : 379,148.59 = 176,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,633.73/379,148.59 = 176,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,633.73x = 379,148.59 × 176,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,633.73x = 66,819,380,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819,380,669.17/252,633.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,491.13

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