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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,587.14, 345,475.70 and 199,075.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,587.14, 345,475.70 and 199,075.16 is: 274,457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,587.14 : 345,475.70 = 199,075.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,587.14/345,475.70 = 199,075.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,587.14x = 345,475.70 × 199,075.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,587.14x = 68,775,627,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,775,627,530.86/250,587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,457.93

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