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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,246.04, 345,307.98 and 199,387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,246.04, 345,307.98 and 199,387.64 is: 275,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,246.04 : 345,307.98 = 199,387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,246.04/345,307.98 = 199,387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,246.04x = 345,307.98 × 199,387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,246.04x = 68,850,143,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,850,143,205.37/250,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,129.80

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