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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,308.16, 375,310.87 and 98,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,308.16, 375,310.87 and 98,323.31 is: 147,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,308.16 : 375,310.87 = 98,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,308.16/375,310.87 = 98,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,308.16x = 375,310.87 × 98,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,308.16x = 36,901,807,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,901,807,017.38/250,308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,425.51

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