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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,231.89, 374,406.12 and 175,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,231.89, 374,406.12 and 175,497.90 is: 262,586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,231.89 : 374,406.12 = 175,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,231.89/374,406.12 = 175,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,231.89x = 374,406.12 × 175,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,231.89x = 65,707,487,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707,487,807.15/250,231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,586.39

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