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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,854.57, 376,088.67 and 217,528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,854.57, 376,088.67 and 217,528.74 is: 326,125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,854.57 : 376,088.67 = 217,528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,854.57/376,088.67 = 217,528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,854.57x = 376,088.67 × 217,528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,854.57x = 81,810,094,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,810,094,513.38/250,854.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,125.59

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