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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,052.20, 375,251.10 and 179,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,052.20, 375,251.10 and 179,991.40 is: 270,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,052.20 : 375,251.10 = 179,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,052.20/375,251.10 = 179,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,052.20x = 375,251.10 × 179,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,052.20x = 67,541,970,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541,970,840.54/250,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,111.48

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