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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,017.18, 376,529.72 and 250,648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,017.18, 376,529.72 and 250,648.12 is: 375,976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,017.18 : 376,529.72 = 250,648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,017.18/376,529.72 = 250,648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,017.18x = 376,529.72 × 250,648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,017.18x = 94,376,465,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,376,465,659.55/251,017.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,976.12

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