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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,241.60, 376,279.20 and 171,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,241.60, 376,279.20 and 171,926.40 is: 257,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,241.60 : 376,279.20 = 171,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,241.60/376,279.20 = 171,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,241.60x = 376,279.20 × 171,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,241.60x = 64,692,328,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692,328,250.88/251,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,490.51

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