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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,997.14, 344,637.45 and 178,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,997.14, 344,637.45 and 178,252.74 is: 245,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,997.14 : 344,637.45 = 178,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,997.14/344,637.45 = 178,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,997.14x = 344,637.45 × 178,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,997.14x = 61,432,569,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,432,569,769.11/249,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,733.09

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