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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,272.84, 1,321,959.42 and 250,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,272.84, 1,321,959.42 and 250,137 is: 375,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,272.84 : 1,321,959.42 = 250,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,272.84/1,321,959.42 = 250,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,272.84x = 1,321,959.42 × 250,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,272.84x = 330,670,963,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,670,963,440.54/881,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,219.74

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