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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,226.88, 374,398.62 and 175,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,226.88, 374,398.62 and 175,492.90 is: 262,578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,226.88 : 374,398.62 = 175,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,226.88/374,398.62 = 175,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,226.88x = 374,398.62 × 175,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,226.88x = 65,704,299,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,704,299,579.80/250,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,578.90

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