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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,060.10, 429,569.55 and 250,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,060.10, 429,569.55 and 250,026.90 is: 374,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,060.10 : 429,569.55 = 250,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,060.10/429,569.55 = 250,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,060.10x = 429,569.55 × 250,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,060.10x = 107,403,942,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,403,942,920.90/287,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,151.42

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