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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,269.84, 374,532.08 and 204,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,269.84, 374,532.08 and 204,765.28 is: 306,433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,269.84 : 374,532.08 = 204,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,269.84/374,532.08 = 204,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,269.84x = 374,532.08 × 204,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,269.84x = 76,691,166,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,691,166,230.18/250,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,433.91

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