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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,509.24, 375,369.93 and 193,721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,509.24, 375,369.93 and 193,721.76 is: 290,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,509.24 : 375,369.93 = 193,721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,509.24/375,369.93 = 193,721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,509.24x = 375,369.93 × 193,721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,509.24x = 72,717,323,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,717,323,490.68/250,509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,278.01

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