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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,234.20, 375,351.30 and 247,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,234.20, 375,351.30 and 247,901.40 is: 371,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,234.20 : 375,351.30 = 247,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,234.20/375,351.30 = 247,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,234.20x = 375,351.30 × 247,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,234.20x = 93,050,112,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,050,112,761.82/250,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,852.10

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