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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,849.44, 345,328.08 and 217,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,849.44, 345,328.08 and 217,323.54 is: 299,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,849.44 : 345,328.08 = 217,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,849.44/345,328.08 = 217,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,849.44x = 345,328.08 × 217,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,849.44x = 75,047,920,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,047,920,807.00/250,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,175.16

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