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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,549.81, 375,824.72 and 216,715.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,549.81, 375,824.72 and 216,715.28 is: 325,072.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,549.81 : 375,824.72 = 216,715.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,549.81/375,824.72 = 216,715.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,549.81x = 375,824.72 × 216,715.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,549.81x = 81,446,959,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,446,959,425.72/250,549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,072.92

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