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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,620.02, 419,917.98 and 250,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,620.02, 419,917.98 and 250,324.02 is: 373,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,620.02 : 419,917.98 = 250,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,620.02/419,917.98 = 250,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,620.02x = 419,917.98 × 250,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,620.02x = 105,115,556,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,115,556,823.88/281,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,253.14

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