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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,101.45, 375,041.34 and 179,685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,101.45, 375,041.34 and 179,685.54 is: 269,448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,101.45 : 375,041.34 = 179,685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,101.45/375,041.34 = 179,685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,101.45x = 375,041.34 × 179,685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,101.45x = 67,389,505,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,389,505,700.22/250,101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,448.68

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