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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,979.69, 412,189.27 and 250,738.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,979.69, 412,189.27 and 250,738.07 is: 375,851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,979.69 : 412,189.27 = 250,738.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,979.69/412,189.27 = 250,738.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,979.69x = 412,189.27 × 250,738.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,979.69x = 103,351,542,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,351,542,034.51/274,979.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,851.55

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