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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,634.61, 379,149.86 and 176,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,634.61, 379,149.86 and 176,236.22 is: 264,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,634.61 : 379,149.86 = 176,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,634.61/379,149.86 = 176,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,634.61x = 379,149.86 × 176,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,634.61x = 66,819,937,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819,937,192.05/252,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,492.41

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