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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,660.36, 345,709.38 and 220,381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,660.36, 345,709.38 and 220,381.48 is: 303,948.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,660.36 : 345,709.38 = 220,381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,660.36/345,709.38 = 220,381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,660.36x = 345,709.38 × 220,381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,660.36x = 76,187,944,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,187,944,814.28/250,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,948.92

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