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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,007.41, 379,573.40 and 178,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,007.41, 379,573.40 and 178,273.50 is: 267,454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,007.41 : 379,573.40 = 178,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,007.41/379,573.40 = 178,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,007.41x = 379,573.40 × 178,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,007.41x = 67,667,878,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667,878,524.90/253,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,454.14

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