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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,756.74, 390,074.22 and 250,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,756.74, 390,074.22 and 250,524.20 is: 345,608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,756.74 : 390,074.22 = 250,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,756.74/390,074.22 = 250,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,756.74x = 390,074.22 × 250,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,756.74x = 97,723,031,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,723,031,906.12/282,756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,608.14

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