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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,282.35, 344,521.89 and 218,395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,282.35, 344,521.89 and 218,395.89 is: 300,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,282.35 : 344,521.89 = 218,395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,282.35/344,521.89 = 218,395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,282.35x = 344,521.89 × 218,395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,282.35x = 75,242,164,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,242,164,791.03/250,282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,629.13

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