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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,006.53, 379,572.09 and 178,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,006.53, 379,572.09 and 178,272.64 is: 267,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,006.53 : 379,572.09 = 178,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,006.53/379,572.09 = 178,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,006.53x = 379,572.09 × 178,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,006.53x = 67,667,318,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667,318,554.62/253,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,452.85

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