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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,573.74, 375,972.36 and 115,565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,573.74, 375,972.36 and 115,565.22 is: 173,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,573.74 : 375,972.36 = 115,565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,573.74/375,972.36 = 115,565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,573.74x = 375,972.36 × 115,565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,573.74x = 43,449,328,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,449,328,497.32/250,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,399.37

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