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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,546.82, 375,820.23 and 216,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,546.82, 375,820.23 and 216,712.28 is: 325,068.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,546.82 : 375,820.23 = 216,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,546.82/375,820.23 = 216,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,546.82x = 375,820.23 × 216,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,546.82x = 81,444,857,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,444,857,034.32/250,546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,068.42

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