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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,531.76, 374,855.60 and 175,797.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,531.76, 374,855.60 and 175,797.66 is: 263,035.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,531.76 : 374,855.60 = 175,797.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,531.76/374,855.60 = 175,797.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,531.76x = 374,855.60 × 175,797.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,531.76x = 65,898,737,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,898,737,317.90/250,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,035.46

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