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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,977.40, 388,466.10 and 176,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,977.40, 388,466.10 and 176,033.40 is: 264,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,977.40 : 388,466.10 = 176,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,977.40/388,466.10 = 176,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,977.40x = 388,466.10 × 176,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,977.40x = 68,383,008,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,383,008,367.74/258,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,050.10

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