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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,867.96, 376,104.66 and 171,742.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,867.96, 376,104.66 and 171,742.36 is: 257,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,867.96 : 376,104.66 = 171,742.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,867.96/376,104.66 = 171,742.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,867.96x = 376,104.66 × 171,742.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,867.96x = 64,593,101,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,593,101,915.40/250,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,478.48

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