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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,151.85, 418,042.74 and 249,958.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,151.85, 418,042.74 and 249,958.51 is: 372,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,151.85 : 418,042.74 = 249,958.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,151.85/418,042.74 = 249,958.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,151.85x = 418,042.74 × 249,958.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,151.85x = 104,493,339,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,493,339,156.93/280,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,988.22

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