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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,327.64, 376,278.78 and 217,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,327.64, 376,278.78 and 217,457.04 is: 326,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,327.64 : 376,278.78 = 217,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,327.64/376,278.78 = 217,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,327.64x = 376,278.78 × 217,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,327.64x = 81,824,469,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,824,469,713.61/250,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,869.50

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