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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,017.21, 379,588.08 and 178,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,017.21, 379,588.08 and 178,283.25 is: 267,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,017.21 : 379,588.08 = 178,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,017.21/379,588.08 = 178,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,017.21x = 379,588.08 × 178,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,017.21x = 67,674,196,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,674,196,563.66/253,017.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,468.75

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