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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,232.38, 374,406.87 and 175,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,232.38, 374,406.87 and 175,498.40 is: 262,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,232.38 : 374,406.87 = 175,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,232.38/374,406.87 = 175,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,232.38x = 374,406.87 × 175,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,232.38x = 65,707,806,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707,806,634.01/250,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,587.15

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