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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,366.12, 542,931.22 and 250,098.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,366.12, 542,931.22 and 250,098.18 is: 345,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,366.12 : 542,931.22 = 250,098.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,366.12/542,931.22 = 250,098.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,366.12x = 542,931.22 × 250,098.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,366.12x = 135,786,109,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,786,109,987.18/393,366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,190.15

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