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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,239.39, 388,261.65 and 250,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,239.39, 388,261.65 and 250,263.27 is: 374,818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,239.39 : 388,261.65 = 250,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,239.39/388,261.65 = 250,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,239.39x = 388,261.65 × 250,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,239.39x = 97,167,631,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,167,631,083.08/259,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,818.17

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