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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,147.16, 625,326.72 and 249,196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,147.16, 625,326.72 and 249,196.36 is: 343,881.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,147.16 : 625,326.72 = 249,196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,147.16/625,326.72 = 249,196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,147.16x = 625,326.72 × 249,196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,147.16x = 155,829,142,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,829,142,434.74/453,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,881.98

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