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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,251.42, 374,435.37 and 175,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,251.42, 374,435.37 and 175,517.40 is: 262,615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,251.42 : 374,435.37 = 175,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,251.42/374,435.37 = 175,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,251.42x = 374,435.37 × 175,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,251.42x = 65,719,922,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,719,922,610.44/250,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,615.58

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