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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,278.60, 532,032.30 and 249,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,278.60, 532,032.30 and 249,830.60 is: 375,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,278.60 : 532,032.30 = 249,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,278.60/532,032.30 = 249,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,278.60x = 532,032.30 × 249,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,278.60x = 132,917,948,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,917,948,728.38/354,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,179.16

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