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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,003.16, 379,567.02 and 178,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,003.16, 379,567.02 and 178,269.27 is: 267,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,003.16 : 379,567.02 = 178,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,003.16/379,567.02 = 178,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,003.16x = 379,567.02 × 178,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,003.16x = 67,665,135,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665,135,571.48/253,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,447.79

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