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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,251.25, 655,876.88 and 250,131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,251.25, 655,876.88 and 250,131.53 is: 375,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,251.25 : 655,876.88 = 250,131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,251.25/655,876.88 = 250,131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,251.25x = 655,876.88 × 250,131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,251.25x = 164,055,487,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,055,487,486.03/437,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,197.30

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