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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,849.82, 376,270.91 and 173,841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,849.82, 376,270.91 and 173,841.77 is: 260,760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,849.82 : 376,270.91 = 173,841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,849.82/376,270.91 = 173,841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,849.82x = 376,270.91 × 173,841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,849.82x = 65,411,598,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,411,598,243.35/250,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,760.00

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