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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,345.64, 376,305.78 and 217,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,345.64, 376,305.78 and 217,475.03 is: 326,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,345.64 : 376,305.78 = 217,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,345.64/376,305.78 = 217,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,345.64x = 376,305.78 × 217,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,345.64x = 81,837,110,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,837,110,794.67/250,345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,896.49

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