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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,022.70, 374,771.61 and 179,863.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,022.70, 374,771.61 and 179,863.74 is: 269,606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,022.70 : 374,771.61 = 179,863.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,022.70/374,771.61 = 179,863.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,022.70x = 374,771.61 × 179,863.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,022.70x = 67,407,823,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,407,823,420.42/250,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,606.81

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