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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,338.99, 375,420.10 and 108,178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,338.99, 375,420.10 and 108,178.53 is: 162,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,338.99 : 375,420.10 = 108,178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,338.99/375,420.10 = 108,178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,338.99x = 375,420.10 × 108,178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,338.99x = 40,612,394,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,612,394,550.45/250,338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,229.60

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