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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,225.20, 375,340.23 and 200,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,225.20, 375,340.23 and 200,180.97 is: 300,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,225.20 : 375,340.23 = 200,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,225.20/375,340.23 = 200,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,225.20x = 375,340.23 × 200,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,225.20x = 75,135,971,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,135,971,321.42/250,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,273.40

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