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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,951.59, 344,392.20 and 249,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,951.59, 344,392.20 and 249,180.12 is: 341,961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,951.59 : 344,392.20 = 249,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,951.59/344,392.20 = 249,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,951.59x = 344,392.20 × 249,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,951.59x = 85,815,689,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,815,689,723.06/250,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,961.13

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