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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,229.14, 388,277.34 and 250,962.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,229.14, 388,277.34 and 250,962.42 is: 346,489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,229.14 : 388,277.34 = 250,962.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,229.14/388,277.34 = 250,962.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,229.14x = 388,277.34 × 250,962.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,229.14x = 97,443,020,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,443,020,877.56/281,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,489.77

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