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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,567.10, 377,350.71 and 172,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,567.10, 377,350.71 and 172,441.44 is: 258,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,567.10 : 377,350.71 = 172,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,567.10/377,350.71 = 172,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,567.10x = 377,350.71 × 172,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,567.10x = 65,070,899,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,070,899,817.42/251,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,662.20

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