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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,849.31, 376,270.16 and 173,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,849.31, 376,270.16 and 173,841.26 is: 260,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,849.31 : 376,270.16 = 173,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,849.31/376,270.16 = 173,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,849.31x = 376,270.16 × 173,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,849.31x = 65,411,278,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,411,278,786.27/250,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,759.25

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