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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,613.52, 387,128.70 and 250,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,613.52, 387,128.70 and 250,362.42 is: 373,333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,613.52 : 387,128.70 = 250,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,613.52/387,128.70 = 250,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,613.52x = 387,128.70 × 250,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,613.52x = 96,922,478,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,922,478,183.45/259,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,333.71

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