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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,731.60, 434,597.40 and 250,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,731.60, 434,597.40 and 250,851.60 is: 376,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,731.60 : 434,597.40 = 250,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,731.60/434,597.40 = 250,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,731.60x = 434,597.40 × 250,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,731.60x = 109,019,453,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,019,453,145.84/289,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,277.40

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