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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,850.82, 376,272.40 and 173,842.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,850.82, 376,272.40 and 173,842.77 is: 260,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,850.82 : 376,272.40 = 173,842.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,850.82/376,272.40 = 173,842.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,850.82x = 376,272.40 × 173,842.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,850.82x = 65,412,236,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,412,236,290.55/250,850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,761.50

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