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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,282.73, 344,522.40 and 218,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,282.73, 344,522.40 and 218,396.27 is: 300,629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,282.73 : 344,522.40 = 218,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,282.73/344,522.40 = 218,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,282.73x = 344,522.40 × 218,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,282.73x = 75,242,405,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,242,405,368.84/250,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,629.64

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