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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,180.60, 376,187.70 and 171,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,180.60, 376,187.70 and 171,865.40 is: 257,399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,180.60 : 376,187.70 = 171,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,180.60/376,187.70 = 171,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,180.60x = 376,187.70 × 171,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,180.60x = 64,653,649,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653,649,535.58/251,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,399.06

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