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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,607.34, 376,231.76 and 215,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,607.34, 376,231.76 and 215,294.58 is: 323,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,607.34 : 376,231.76 = 215,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,607.34/376,231.76 = 215,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,607.34x = 376,231.76 × 215,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,607.34x = 81,000,658,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,000,658,751.86/250,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,217.42

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