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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,605.68, 380,266.01 and 173,733.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,605.68, 380,266.01 and 173,733.71 is: 260,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,605.68 : 380,266.01 = 173,733.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,605.68/380,266.01 = 173,733.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,605.68x = 380,266.01 × 173,733.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,605.68x = 66,065,024,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065,024,704.20/253,605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,502.94

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