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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,568.52, 375,852.75 and 115,592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,568.52, 375,852.75 and 115,592.67 is: 173,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,568.52 : 375,852.75 = 115,592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,568.52/375,852.75 = 115,592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,568.52x = 375,852.75 × 115,592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,568.52x = 43,445,822,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445,822,899.34/250,568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,388.99

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