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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,158.48, 608,798.65 and 250,171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,158.48, 608,798.65 and 250,171.87 is: 345,237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,158.48 : 608,798.65 = 250,171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,158.48/608,798.65 = 250,171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,158.48x = 608,798.65 × 250,171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,158.48x = 152,304,294,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,304,294,576.55/441,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,237.15

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