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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,315.60, 532,087.80 and 249,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,315.60, 532,087.80 and 249,867.60 is: 375,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,315.60 : 532,087.80 = 249,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,315.60/532,087.80 = 249,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,315.60x = 532,087.80 × 249,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,315.60x = 132,951,501,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,951,501,575.28/354,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,234.68

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