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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,002.40, 373,910.10 and 223,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,002.40, 373,910.10 and 223,539.70 is: 334,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,002.40 : 373,910.10 = 223,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,002.40/373,910.10 = 223,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,002.40x = 373,910.10 × 223,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,002.40x = 83,583,751,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,583,751,580.97/250,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,331.80

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