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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,674.79, 379,210.28 and 176,276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,674.79, 379,210.28 and 176,276.51 is: 264,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,674.79 : 379,210.28 = 176,276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,674.79/379,210.28 = 176,276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,674.79x = 379,210.28 × 176,276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,674.79x = 66,845,864,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,845,864,714.52/252,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,552.96

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