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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,341.79, 374,889.89 and 175,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,341.79, 374,889.89 and 175,109.66 is: 262,228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,341.79 : 374,889.89 = 175,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,341.79/374,889.89 = 175,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,341.79x = 374,889.89 × 175,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,341.79x = 65,646,842,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646,842,268.26/250,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,228.86

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