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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,739.12, 376,264.20 and 224,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,739.12, 376,264.20 and 224,922.80 is: 337,523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,739.12 : 376,264.20 = 224,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,739.12/376,264.20 = 224,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,739.12x = 376,264.20 × 224,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,739.12x = 84,630,397,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,630,397,403.76/250,739.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,523.71

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