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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,541.86, 375,189.72 and 175,309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,541.86, 375,189.72 and 175,309.52 is: 262,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,541.86 : 375,189.72 = 175,309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,541.86/375,189.72 = 175,309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,541.86x = 375,189.72 × 175,309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,541.86x = 65,774,328,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,774,328,174.89/250,541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,528.30

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