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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,174.15, 378,467.78 and 250,205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,174.15, 378,467.78 and 250,205.85 is: 375,513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,174.15 : 378,467.78 = 250,205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,174.15/378,467.78 = 250,205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,174.15x = 378,467.78 × 250,205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,174.15x = 94,694,851,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,694,851,341.48/252,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,513.71

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