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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,166.61, 374,935.52 and 178,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,166.61, 374,935.52 and 178,717.32 is: 267,851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,166.61 : 374,935.52 = 178,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,166.61/374,935.52 = 178,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,166.61x = 374,935.52 × 178,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,166.61x = 67,007,471,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007,471,754.00/250,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,851.38

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