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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,856.58, 376,091.66 and 217,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,856.58, 376,091.66 and 217,530.74 is: 326,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,856.58 : 376,091.66 = 217,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,856.58/376,091.66 = 217,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,856.58x = 376,091.66 × 217,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,856.58x = 81,811,497,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,811,497,107.63/250,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,128.57

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