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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,674.05, 379,209.15 and 176,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,674.05, 379,209.15 and 176,275.76 is: 264,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,674.05 : 379,209.15 = 176,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,674.05/379,209.15 = 176,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,674.05x = 379,209.15 × 176,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,674.05x = 66,845,381,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,845,381,115.20/252,674.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,551.83

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