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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,427.13, 375,017.55 and 175,195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,427.13, 375,017.55 and 175,195.11 is: 262,356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,427.13 : 375,017.55 = 175,195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,427.13/375,017.55 = 175,195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,427.13x = 375,017.55 × 175,195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,427.13x = 65,701,240,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,701,240,924.18/250,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,356.72

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