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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,740.12, 376,265.70 and 224,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,740.12, 376,265.70 and 224,923.80 is: 337,525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,740.12 : 376,265.70 = 224,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,740.12/376,265.70 = 224,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,740.12x = 376,265.70 × 224,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,740.12x = 84,631,111,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,631,111,053.66/250,740.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,525.21

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