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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,237.60, 376,273.20 and 171,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,237.60, 376,273.20 and 171,922.40 is: 257,484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,237.60 : 376,273.20 = 171,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,237.60/376,273.20 = 171,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,237.60x = 376,273.20 × 171,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,237.60x = 64,689,791,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,689,791,599.68/251,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,484.52

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