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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,267.73, 388,297.31 and 250,288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,267.73, 388,297.31 and 250,288.07 is: 374,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,267.73 : 388,297.31 = 250,288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,267.73/388,297.31 = 250,288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,267.73x = 388,297.31 × 250,288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,267.73x = 97,186,181,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,186,181,113.16/259,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,848.74

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