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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,024.71, 379,599.33 and 178,290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,024.71, 379,599.33 and 178,290.75 is: 267,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,024.71 : 379,599.33 = 178,290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,024.71/379,599.33 = 178,290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,024.71x = 379,599.33 × 178,290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,024.71x = 67,679,049,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,679,049,245.20/253,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,480.00

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