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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,724.64, 375,890.05 and 171,598.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,724.64, 375,890.05 and 171,598.98 is: 257,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,724.64 : 375,890.05 = 171,598.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,724.64/375,890.05 = 171,598.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,724.64x = 375,890.05 × 171,598.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,724.64x = 64,502,349,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502,349,172.15/250,724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,263.70

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