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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,929.64, 1,123,161.16 and 250,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,929.64, 1,123,161.16 and 250,177 is: 375,187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,929.64 : 1,123,161.16 = 250,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,929.64/1,123,161.16 = 250,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,929.64x = 1,123,161.16 × 250,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,929.64x = 280,989,089,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,989,089,525.32/748,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,187.57

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