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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,706.30, 437,041.05 and 250,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,706.30, 437,041.05 and 250,234.30 is: 374,906.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,706.30 : 437,041.05 = 250,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,706.30/437,041.05 = 250,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,706.30x = 437,041.05 × 250,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,706.30x = 109,362,661,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,362,661,218.02/291,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,906.75

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