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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,389.12, 374,642 and 175,655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,389.12, 374,642 and 175,655.12 is: 262,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,389.12 : 374,642 = 175,655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,389.12/374,642 = 175,655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,389.12x = 374,642 × 175,655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,389.12x = 65,807,785,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,807,785,467.04/250,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,822.06

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