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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,200.14, 374,860.98 and 208,349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,200.14, 374,860.98 and 208,349.46 is: 312,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,200.14 : 374,860.98 = 208,349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,200.14/374,860.98 = 208,349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,200.14x = 374,860.98 × 208,349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,200.14x = 78,102,082,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,102,082,758.07/250,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,158.44

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