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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,572.18, 343,872.41 and 248,800.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,572.18, 343,872.41 and 248,800.71 is: 341,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,572.18 : 343,872.41 = 248,800.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,572.18/343,872.41 = 248,800.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,572.18x = 343,872.41 × 248,800.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,572.18x = 85,555,701,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555,701,902.19/250,572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,441.34

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