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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,633.69, 375,071.99 and 179,634.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,633.69, 375,071.99 and 179,634.49 is: 268,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,633.69 : 375,071.99 = 179,634.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,633.69/375,071.99 = 179,634.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,633.69x = 375,071.99 × 179,634.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,633.69x = 67,375,864,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375,864,210.66/250,633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,822.06

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