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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,952.41, 374,623.49 and 215,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,952.41, 374,623.49 and 215,026.88 is: 320,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,952.41 : 374,623.49 = 215,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,952.41/374,623.49 = 215,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,952.41x = 374,623.49 × 215,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,952.41x = 80,554,119,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,554,119,154.28/250,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,993.61

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