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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,001.40, 373,908.60 and 223,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,001.40, 373,908.60 and 223,538.70 is: 334,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,001.40 : 373,908.60 = 223,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,001.40/373,908.60 = 223,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,001.40x = 373,908.60 × 223,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,001.40x = 83,583,042,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,583,042,362.82/250,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,330.30

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