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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,051.68, 380,514.48 and 173,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,051.68, 380,514.48 and 173,898.40 is: 260,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,051.68 : 380,514.48 = 173,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,051.68/380,514.48 = 173,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,051.68x = 380,514.48 × 173,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,051.68x = 66,170,859,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,170,859,248.83/254,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,462.20

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