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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,183.08, 343,196.73 and 236,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,183.08, 343,196.73 and 236,624.76 is: 324,597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,183.08 : 343,196.73 = 236,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,183.08/343,196.73 = 236,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,183.08x = 343,196.73 × 236,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,183.08x = 81,208,843,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,208,843,869.03/250,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,597.67

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