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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,925.64, 1,123,155.18 and 250,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,925.64, 1,123,155.18 and 250,173 is: 375,181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,925.64 : 1,123,155.18 = 250,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,925.64/1,123,155.18 = 250,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,925.64x = 1,123,155.18 × 250,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,925.64x = 280,983,100,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,983,100,846.14/748,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,181.57

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