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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,104.33, 344,829.83 and 198,996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,104.33, 344,829.83 and 198,996.57 is: 274,365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,104.33 : 344,829.83 = 198,996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,104.33/344,829.83 = 198,996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,104.33x = 344,829.83 × 198,996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,104.33x = 68,619,952,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,619,952,408.70/250,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,365.31

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