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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,862.30, 376,289.75 and 173,854.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,862.30, 376,289.75 and 173,854.38 is: 260,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,862.30 : 376,289.75 = 173,854.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,862.30/376,289.75 = 173,854.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,862.30x = 376,289.75 × 173,854.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,862.30x = 65,419,623,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,419,623,032.33/250,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,779.01

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