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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,017.48, 379,588.50 and 178,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,017.48, 379,588.50 and 178,283.56 is: 267,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,017.48 : 379,588.50 = 178,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,017.48/379,588.50 = 178,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,017.48x = 379,588.50 × 178,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,017.48x = 67,674,389,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,674,389,115.06/253,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,469.22

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