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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,205.60, 412,808.40 and 250,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,205.60, 412,808.40 and 250,711.20 is: 376,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,205.60 : 412,808.40 = 250,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,205.60/412,808.40 = 250,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,205.60x = 412,808.40 × 250,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,205.60x = 103,495,689,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,495,689,334.08/275,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,066.80

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