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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,632.81, 375,070.68 and 179,633.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,632.81, 375,070.68 and 179,633.61 is: 268,820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,632.81 : 375,070.68 = 179,633.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,632.81/375,070.68 = 179,633.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,632.81x = 375,070.68 × 179,633.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,632.81x = 67,375,300,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375,300,253.55/250,632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,820.75

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