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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,003.04, 379,566.82 and 178,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,003.04, 379,566.82 and 178,269.14 is: 267,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,003.04 : 379,566.82 = 178,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,003.04/379,566.82 = 178,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,003.04x = 379,566.82 × 178,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,003.04x = 67,665,050,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665,050,573.93/253,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,447.58

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