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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,655.31, 375,104.34 and 179,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,655.31, 375,104.34 and 179,656.20 is: 268,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,655.31 : 375,104.34 = 179,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,655.31/375,104.34 = 179,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,655.31x = 375,104.34 × 179,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,655.31x = 67,389,820,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,389,820,327.91/250,655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,854.55

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