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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,391.36, 375,962.28 and 216,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,391.36, 375,962.28 and 216,761.12 is: 325,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,391.36 : 375,962.28 = 216,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,391.36/375,962.28 = 216,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,391.36x = 375,962.28 × 216,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,391.36x = 81,494,003,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,494,003,010.74/250,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,466.52

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