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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,231.38, 374,405.37 and 175,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,231.38, 374,405.37 and 175,497.40 is: 262,585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,231.38 : 374,405.37 = 175,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,231.38/374,405.37 = 175,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,231.38x = 374,405.37 × 175,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,231.38x = 65,707,168,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707,168,981.04/250,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,585.65

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