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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,546.69, 376,587.24 and 250,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,546.69, 376,587.24 and 250,295.45 is: 373,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,546.69 : 376,587.24 = 250,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,546.69/376,587.24 = 250,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,546.69x = 376,587.24 × 250,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,546.69x = 94,258,070,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,258,070,817.12/252,546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,230.28

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