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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,252.92, 374,437.62 and 175,518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,252.92, 374,437.62 and 175,518.90 is: 262,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,252.92 : 374,437.62 = 175,518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,252.92/374,437.62 = 175,518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,252.92x = 374,437.62 × 175,518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,252.92x = 65,720,879,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,720,879,181.02/250,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,617.83

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