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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,273.84, 1,321,960.92 and 250,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,273.84, 1,321,960.92 and 250,138 is: 375,221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,273.84 : 1,321,960.92 = 250,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,273.84/1,321,960.92 = 250,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,273.84x = 1,321,960.92 × 250,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,273.84x = 330,672,660,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,672,660,606.96/881,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,221.24

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