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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,228.88, 374,401.62 and 175,494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,228.88, 374,401.62 and 175,494.90 is: 262,581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,228.88 : 374,401.62 = 175,494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,228.88/374,401.62 = 175,494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,228.88x = 374,401.62 × 175,494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,228.88x = 65,705,574,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,705,574,861.74/250,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,581.91

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