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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,629.04, 375,278.46 and 196,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,629.04, 375,278.46 and 196,049.80 is: 293,554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,629.04 : 375,278.46 = 196,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,629.04/375,278.46 = 196,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,629.04x = 375,278.46 × 196,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,629.04x = 73,573,267,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,573,267,027.31/250,629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,554.44

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