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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,171.48, 345,205.02 and 199,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,171.48, 345,205.02 and 199,313.20 is: 275,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,171.48 : 345,205.02 = 199,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,171.48/345,205.02 = 199,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,171.48x = 345,205.02 × 199,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,171.48x = 68,803,917,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803,917,192.26/250,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,027.02

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