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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,164.74, 374,932.73 and 178,715.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,164.74, 374,932.73 and 178,715.45 is: 267,848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,164.74 : 374,932.73 = 178,715.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,164.74/374,932.73 = 178,715.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,164.74x = 374,932.73 × 178,715.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,164.74x = 67,006,268,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,006,268,793.44/250,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,848.58

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