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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,011.40, 375,093.90 and 197,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,011.40, 375,093.90 and 197,441.80 is: 296,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,011.40 : 375,093.90 = 197,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,011.40/375,093.90 = 197,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,011.40x = 375,093.90 × 197,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,011.40x = 74,059,214,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059,214,785.02/250,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,223.35

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