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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,082.61, 345,275.01 and 223,178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,082.61, 345,275.01 and 223,178.91 is: 308,130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,082.61 : 345,275.01 = 223,178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,082.61/345,275.01 = 223,178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,082.61x = 345,275.01 × 223,178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,082.61x = 77,058,100,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,058,100,382.04/250,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,130.58

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