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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,848.75, 376,269.31 and 173,840.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,848.75, 376,269.31 and 173,840.70 is: 260,758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,848.75 : 376,269.31 = 173,840.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,848.75/376,269.31 = 173,840.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,848.75x = 376,269.31 × 173,840.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,848.75x = 65,410,920,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,410,920,456.22/250,848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,758.41

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