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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,379.24, 345,334.88 and 173,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,379.24, 345,334.88 and 173,898.44 is: 239,848.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,379.24 : 345,334.88 = 173,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,379.24/345,334.88 = 173,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,379.24x = 345,334.88 × 173,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,379.24x = 60,053,194,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,053,194,313.42/250,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,848.94

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