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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,535.12, 376,226.04 and 248,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,535.12, 376,226.04 and 248,599.76 is: 373,319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,535.12 : 376,226.04 = 248,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,535.12/376,226.04 = 248,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,535.12x = 376,226.04 × 248,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,535.12x = 93,529,703,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,529,703,249.75/250,535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,319.73

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