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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,548.81, 375,823.22 and 216,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,548.81, 375,823.22 and 216,714.28 is: 325,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,548.81 : 375,823.22 = 216,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,548.81/375,823.22 = 216,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,548.81x = 375,823.22 × 216,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,548.81x = 81,446,258,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,446,258,529.58/250,548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,071.42

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