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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,637.04, 375,290.46 and 196,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,637.04, 375,290.46 and 196,057.80 is: 293,566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,637.04 : 375,290.46 = 196,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,637.04/375,290.46 = 196,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,637.04x = 375,290.46 × 196,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,637.04x = 73,578,621,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,578,621,948.59/250,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,566.43

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