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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,957.12, 375,978.96 and 224,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,957.12, 375,978.96 and 224,052.92 is: 335,671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,957.12 : 375,978.96 = 224,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,957.12/375,978.96 = 224,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,957.12x = 375,978.96 × 224,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,957.12x = 84,239,182,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,239,182,726.30/250,957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,671.62

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