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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,281.23, 388,317.58 and 250,301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,281.23, 388,317.58 and 250,301.57 is: 374,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,281.23 : 388,317.58 = 250,301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,281.23/388,317.58 = 250,301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,281.23x = 388,317.58 × 250,301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,281.23x = 97,196,497,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,196,497,365.26/259,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,869.01

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