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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,856.60, 376,284.66 and 108,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,856.60, 376,284.66 and 108,585.32 is: 162,877.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,856.60 : 376,284.66 = 108,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,856.60/376,284.66 = 108,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,856.60x = 376,284.66 × 108,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,856.60x = 40,858,990,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858,990,217.19/250,856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,877.88

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