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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,232.89, 374,407.62 and 175,498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,232.89, 374,407.62 and 175,498.90 is: 262,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,232.89 : 374,407.62 = 175,498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,232.89/374,407.62 = 175,498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,232.89x = 374,407.62 × 175,498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,232.89x = 65,708,125,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,708,125,461.62/250,232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,587.89

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