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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,051.20, 375,249.60 and 179,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,051.20, 375,249.60 and 179,990.40 is: 270,109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,051.20 : 375,249.60 = 179,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,051.20/375,249.60 = 179,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,051.20x = 375,249.60 × 179,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,051.20x = 67,541,325,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541,325,603.84/250,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,109.98

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