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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,154.96, 377,499.20 and 250,876.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,154.96, 377,499.20 and 250,876.61 is: 374,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,154.96 : 377,499.20 = 250,876.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,154.96/377,499.20 = 250,876.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,154.96x = 377,499.20 × 250,876.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,154.96x = 94,705,717,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,705,717,686.22/253,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,101.77

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