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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,648.47, 387,181.89 and 250,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,648.47, 387,181.89 and 250,397.46 is: 373,386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,648.47 : 387,181.89 = 250,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,648.47/387,181.89 = 250,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,648.47x = 387,181.89 × 250,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,648.47x = 96,949,361,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,949,361,814.00/259,648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,386.99

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