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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,241.40, 375,362.10 and 223,669.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,241.40, 375,362.10 and 223,669.35 is: 335,504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,241.40 : 375,362.10 = 223,669.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,241.40/375,362.10 = 223,669.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,241.40x = 375,362.10 × 223,669.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,241.40x = 83,956,996,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,956,996,921.64/250,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,504.03

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