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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,424.13, 375,013.05 and 175,192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,424.13, 375,013.05 and 175,192.11 is: 262,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,424.13 : 375,013.05 = 175,192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,424.13/375,013.05 = 175,192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,424.13x = 375,013.05 × 175,192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,424.13x = 65,699,327,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,699,327,507.04/250,424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,352.22

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