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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,333.56, 361,144.78 and 250,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,333.56, 361,144.78 and 250,282.38 is: 344,554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,333.56 : 361,144.78 = 250,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,333.56/361,144.78 = 250,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,333.56x = 361,144.78 × 250,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,333.56x = 90,388,175,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,388,175,062.98/262,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,554.37

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