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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,009.48, 379,576.45 and 178,275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,009.48, 379,576.45 and 178,275.59 is: 267,457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,009.48 : 379,576.45 = 178,275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,009.48/379,576.45 = 178,275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,009.48x = 379,576.45 × 178,275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,009.48x = 67,669,216,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,669,216,891.19/253,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,457.24

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