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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,738.12, 376,262.70 and 224,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,738.12, 376,262.70 and 224,921.80 is: 337,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,738.12 : 376,262.70 = 224,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,738.12/376,262.70 = 224,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,738.12x = 376,262.70 × 224,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,738.12x = 84,629,683,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,629,683,756.86/250,738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,522.21

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