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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,271.84, 1,321,957.92 and 250,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,271.84, 1,321,957.92 and 250,136 is: 375,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,271.84 : 1,321,957.92 = 250,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,271.84/1,321,957.92 = 250,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,271.84x = 1,321,957.92 × 250,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,271.84x = 330,669,266,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,669,266,277.12/881,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,218.24

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