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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,624.02, 419,923.94 and 250,328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,624.02, 419,923.94 and 250,328.02 is: 373,259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,624.02 : 419,923.94 = 250,328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,624.02/419,923.94 = 250,328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,624.02x = 419,923.94 × 250,328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,624.02x = 105,118,728,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,118,728,450.80/281,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,259.10

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