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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,658.28, 375,108.84 and 179,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,658.28, 375,108.84 and 179,659.20 is: 268,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,658.28 : 375,108.84 = 179,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,658.28/375,108.84 = 179,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,658.28x = 375,108.84 × 179,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,658.28x = 67,391,754,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,391,754,107.33/250,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,859.08

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