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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,009.62, 376,353.38 and 224,290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,009.62, 376,353.38 and 224,290.50 is: 337,636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,009.62 : 376,353.38 = 224,290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,009.62/376,353.38 = 224,290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,009.62x = 376,353.38 × 224,290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,009.62x = 84,412,486,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,412,486,655.44/250,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,636.95

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