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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,250.08, 360,019.62 and 176,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,250.08, 360,019.62 and 176,219.52 is: 242,841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,250.08 : 360,019.62 = 176,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,250.08/360,019.62 = 176,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,250.08x = 360,019.62 × 176,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,250.08x = 63,442,484,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,442,484,626.98/261,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,841.97

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