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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,670.24, 379,203.38 and 176,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,670.24, 379,203.38 and 176,271.96 is: 264,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,670.24 : 379,203.38 = 176,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,670.24/379,203.38 = 176,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,670.24x = 379,203.38 × 176,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,670.24x = 66,842,923,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842,923,031.22/252,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,546.09

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