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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,431, 368,277.04 and 250,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,431, 368,277.04 and 250,335.68 is: 344,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,431 : 368,277.04 = 250,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,431/368,277.04 = 250,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,431x = 368,277.04 × 250,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,431x = 92,192,883,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192,883,236.79/267,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,735.21

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