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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,601.58, 387,110.88 and 250,350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,601.58, 387,110.88 and 250,350.42 is: 373,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,601.58 : 387,110.88 = 250,350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,601.58/387,110.88 = 250,350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,601.58x = 387,110.88 × 250,350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,601.58x = 96,913,371,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,913,371,394.57/259,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,315.80

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