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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,573.50, 380,217.96 and 173,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,573.50, 380,217.96 and 173,701.74 is: 260,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,573.50 : 380,217.96 = 173,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,573.50/380,217.96 = 173,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,573.50x = 380,217.96 × 173,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,573.50x = 66,044,521,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,521,231.25/253,573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,455.14

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