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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,102.45, 375,042.84 and 179,686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,102.45, 375,042.84 and 179,686.54 is: 269,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,102.45 : 375,042.84 = 179,686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,102.45/375,042.84 = 179,686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,102.45x = 375,042.84 × 179,686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,102.45x = 67,390,150,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390,150,271.37/250,102.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,450.18

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