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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,102.08, 344,826.72 and 198,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,102.08, 344,826.72 and 198,994.32 is: 274,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,102.08 : 344,826.72 = 198,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,102.08/344,826.72 = 198,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,102.08x = 344,826.72 × 198,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,102.08x = 68,618,558,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,618,558,664.23/250,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,362.21

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