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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,170.48, 345,203.64 and 199,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,170.48, 345,203.64 and 199,312.20 is: 275,025.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,170.48 : 345,203.64 = 199,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,170.48/345,203.64 = 199,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,170.48x = 345,203.64 × 199,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,170.48x = 68,803,296,936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803,296,936.41/250,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,025.64

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