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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,635.61, 379,151.36 and 176,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,635.61, 379,151.36 and 176,237.22 is: 264,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,635.61 : 379,151.36 = 176,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,635.61/379,151.36 = 176,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,635.61x = 379,151.36 × 176,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,635.61x = 66,820,581,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,820,581,645.62/252,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,493.92

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