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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,377.49, 345,332.46 and 173,896.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,377.49, 345,332.46 and 173,896.69 is: 239,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,377.49 : 345,332.46 = 173,896.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,377.49/345,332.46 = 173,896.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,377.49x = 345,332.46 × 173,896.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,377.49x = 60,052,170,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,052,170,016.90/250,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,846.52

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