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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,545.43, 380,509.44 and 173,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,545.43, 380,509.44 and 173,391.88 is: 260,218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,545.43 : 380,509.44 = 173,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,545.43/380,509.44 = 173,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,545.43x = 380,509.44 × 173,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,545.43x = 65,977,247,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,977,247,159.35/253,545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,218.64

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